Research Progress Related to Raynaud’s Phenomenon

Investigators across the country, many supported by the National Institutes of Health, are working to find ways to improve blood flow in people with Raynaud’s phenomenon and to prevent tissue damage. A number of research efforts are focused on examining the efficacy of drugs known to cause blood vessel widening, such as statins and prostaglandins. Investigators are also testing new surgical procedures to treat Raynaud’s phenomenon.