Endometriosis

This Phase 3 trial tested whether taking Elagolix (a hormone-blocking pill) for two months before IVF could improve live birth rates in women with endometriosis. 103 women participated, and the main goal was to see if more babies were born after this pre-treatment. The study comp…

This study looked at over 1,100 women who had surgery for ovarian endometriomas (cysts caused by endometriosis) and then took one of four hormonal treatments to prevent recurrence. The goal was to see which treatment—birth control pills, GnRH agonists, dienogest, or dydrogesteron…

This study tested whether a daily combination pill (relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate) can prevent pregnancy in women aged 18 to 50 who have uterine fibroids or endometriosis. Over 1,100 women took the pill for up to a year, and researchers counted how many became p…

This study looked at 99 IVF patients with endometriosis (a condition where uterine-like tissue grows elsewhere) and a positive BCL6 test. It compared a cheap oral pill (norethindrone acetate) to an expensive injection (Depo Lupron) given before embryo transfer. The goal was to se…

This study tested a handmade frameless IUD that releases the hormone levonorgestrel in 15 women at high risk of IUD expulsion due to conditions like adenomyosis or heavy bleeding. The device was made by combining an anchor system with a standard IUD after removing its T-shaped ar…

This study looked at two ways to manage rectal endometriosis in women aged 35-50 who do not plan to get pregnant. One group received hormone therapy for 24 months, while the other had surgery followed by hormones. The goal was to see which approach leads to better digestive funct…

This study tested a new surgical method to remove very large uteri (over 20 weeks size) during total laparoscopic hysterectomy. The technique uses a cold knife to cut the uterus into a long strip that can be pulled out through the vagina, avoiding large abdominal incisions. Twent…

This study tested whether freezing eggs (oocyte cryopreservation) could help preserve fertility in women with benign ovarian cysts that often come back, like endometriomas. The 82 participants had cysts that required multiple surgeries, which can damage the ovaries. Researchers m…

This study looked at 130 women with endometriosis who froze their eggs. It compared a drug called dienogest against standard hormone treatments to see if it could collect a similar number of mature eggs. The goal is to find a simpler, effective option for fertility preservation i…

This study looked at 60 women with deep endometriosis in the rectum to compare two surgical approaches: removing the affected part of the rectum versus just cutting out the endometriosis nodules. The goal was to see which method leads to fewer long-term bowel and bladder problems…

This study tested whether a special MRI technique called susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI) can better detect endometriosis lesions before surgery. Endometriosis spots often contain old blood, which SWI is good at seeing. Researchers compared SWI-MRI findings with what surgeon…

This study looked at whether measuring certain molecules in the blood (microRNAs) can accurately detect early-stage endometriosis. Researchers compared the blood test results to the standard surgical diagnosis in 60 women. The goal is to find a non-invasive way to diagnose endome…

This study looked at whether PET scans can better detect endometriosis lesions before surgery compared to standard MRI and ultrasound. Fifteen women with symptomatic endometriosis scheduled for surgery received a PET scan, and the results were compared with what surgeons actually…

This study tested a new saliva-based test to diagnose endometriosis, a painful condition that often takes years to identify. Researchers collected saliva from over 1,100 women with confirmed or suspected endometriosis to see if the test could accurately detect the disease. The go…

This study tested a small pellet placed under the skin that slowly releases a hormone called gestrinone to treat pelvic pain caused by endometriosis. About 100 women with confirmed endometriosis and ongoing pain after surgery took part. The goal was to see if the pellet is safe a…

This study tested a new medication called OG-6219 in 354 women aged 18 to 49 with moderate to severe endometriosis-related pain. The goal was to see if three different doses could safely reduce pelvic pain compared to a placebo. The trial is complete, and results will show how we…

This study tested a 3-month online program called PelvicSense to see if it helps reduce pain and improve sexual well-being in people with endometriosis. Twelve adults with a formal diagnosis took part entirely from home. Researchers measured pain intensity and other factors befor…

This completed study tested whether a special pain monitor (NOL index) could help doctors give the right amount of pain medication during laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. The goal was to reduce total painkiller use and improve recovery. The study included 125 premenopausal wom…

This study tested two pelvic floor muscle strengthening methods—EMG-biofeedback and rebound therapy (gentle bouncing)—in 42 women with endometriosis. The goal was to see which better reduces pain, improves muscle strength, and boosts quality of life. Participants had moderate to …

This study tested the safety and effectiveness of the DEXTER robotic system in 52 patients having a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) and related surgery for non-cancerous conditions. The main goals were to see if the robotic procedure could be completed without switching to o…

This study looked at whether following a healthy diet based on the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) for 12 weeks could reduce pain and improve quality of life in women with endometriosis. 109 women with confirmed endometriosis and significant pain took part. Researchers me…

This study tested two treatments for vestibulodynia, a chronic pain condition affecting the vulvar area. 209 women received either a lidocaine/estradiol cream, the antidepressant nortriptyline, both, or a placebo. The goal was to see which approach best reduces pain and improves …

This study tested a program called PEEPS for people with endometriosis-related pelvic pain. Over eight weekly sessions, participants learned about mindfulness, yoga, nutrition, and pain coping strategies, while getting support from peers and clinicians. The goal was to see if the…

This completed study compared an 8-week online yoga program to a conventional exercise routine in 52 women with endometriosis. The goal was to see if yoga could better reduce pain and improve quality of life. Participants practiced meditation, breathing, and gentle poses, while t…

This study tested a web-based program called My Pelvic Plan for people with chronic pelvic pain, including those with endometriosis. The program teaches pain education, cognitive and behavioral skills, acupressure, physical activity, and basic pelvic floor therapy. Researchers me…

This study tested Korean manupuncture, a hand-based therapy, for reducing pain in women with endometriosis. 74 women were randomly assigned to receive either real or placebo sessions. The goal was to see if this gentle, non-drug approach could help manage pain that often doesn't …

This study tested whether a 12-week adapted physical activity program could improve health-related quality of life in 51 women with endometriosis in Martinique. The program included aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises. Researchers measured changes using a standard endome…

This phase 2 trial tested whether the drug letrozole can reduce pain during ovarian stimulation in 60 women with endometriosis. Participants received either letrozole or a placebo daily, and researchers measured changes in pain scores. The goal is to find a way to make fertility …

This study tested whether cabergoline, a drug already used for other conditions, can reduce chronic pain in women and teens with endometriosis. 129 participants took either cabergoline or a placebo for 6 months. The goal was to see if this non-hormonal approach could safely ease …

This study tested an experimental drug called HMI-115 in 142 women with moderate-to-severe endometriosis pain. Over 12 weeks, researchers compared the drug to a placebo to see if it safely reduces pain during periods and pelvic pain. The goal is to find a new treatment option for…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation method called tDCS can help relieve chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. Thirty women who were already on hormone therapy and had daily pain scores above 4 out of 10 took part. They received multiple tDCS sess…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during a trans-vaginal ultrasound could help women with endometriosis feel less anxious and experience less pain. 155 women were randomly assigned to either use VR for relaxation during the exam or receive standard care. Resear…

This study tested a drug called MT-2990 in 76 women with surgically diagnosed endometriosis and moderate to severe pelvic pain. Participants received either the drug or a placebo over 16 weeks. The goal was to see if MT-2990 safely reduces pain, including non-menstrual pelvic pai…

This study looks at whether a new pain management approach helps people going through in vitro fertilization (IVF) feel less pain. Researchers will compare pain scores from 206 patients to those from an earlier study. The goal is to see if the updated care plan reduces discomfort…

This study tested Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a simple tapping method, to help women with endometriosis manage pelvic pain. 64 women aged 18-49 with moderate to severe pain took part. Researchers measured pain levels and quality of life to see if EFT offers a low-cost, ea…

This study tested a 3-month program combining yoga and pelvic floor physiotherapy for women with endometriosis. 82 women started, and 50 completed the program. Researchers measured changes in chronic pelvic pain, painful sex, and quality of life using questionnaires. The goal was…

This pilot study tested a dietary supplement made from parsley, rosemary, selenium, and vitamins in 36 women with endometriosis. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain and the need for NSAIDs. The supplement was taken daily for a period, and pain levels were measured using a…

This study tested whether a TENS unit, a small device that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin, can reduce pain during endometriosis flares. Forty women with surgically confirmed endometriosis tracked their pain for three months without the device, then for three months…

This study looked at whether yoga can reduce pelvic pain and improve quality of life for women with endometriosis. Sixty women who had pelvic pain for at least six months took part. They practiced yoga and reported their pain and well-being using standard questionnaires. The goal…

This phase 3 trial tested the drug elagolix in 202 women with moderate to severe pain from endometriosis. Participants took either elagolix or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study measured how well the drug reduced menstrual cramps and pelvic pain. The goal is to see if elagolix can…

This study tested two drugs, letrozole and danazol, to see which better reduces pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. Sixty women aged 18-45 with moderate to severe pain took one of the two drugs daily for 12 weeks. The main goal was to measure changes in pain scores, with the…

This study looked at 78 women to understand why chronic pelvic pain happens in endometriosis. Researchers examined hormones, immune chemicals, and genes, and how nerves and muscles are involved. Participants included women with endometriosis and pain, those with pain but no endom…

This study looked at 294 women with deep endometriosis affecting the rectum. Researchers compared how patients felt after conservative surgery versus more radical bowel removal. The goal was to see which approach leads to fewer bowel and bladder problems and to find factors that …

This study tested whether injecting a fluorescent dye called indocyanine green (ICG) into the ureters helps surgeons see them more clearly during laparoscopic surgery for deep infiltrating endometriosis. 51 women with suspected or confirmed deep endometriosis took part. The goal …

This study looked at 40 women to see if a physical measurement called anogenital distance (AGD) and certain hormone levels differ between those with and without endometriosis. Researchers measured AGD and took blood and saliva samples before and after showing an empathy-inducing …

This study collected ultrasound and MRI images from 100 women with endometriosis who were scheduled for surgery. The goal was to create a database that helps doctors better identify and stage the disease using these scans. Participants were aged 18-40, had a clinical diagnosis, a…

This study looked at whether a common vaginal yeast, Candida albicans, plays a role in endometriosis. Researchers compared 48 women with and without endometriosis to see if yeast overgrowth was more common in those with the disease. The goal was to better understand what causes e…

This study looked at 56 women with endometriosis to see if severe pain during sex is linked to a condition called central sensitization, where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain. Researchers used pain-pressure tests and daily surveys over 6 weeks to measure pain …

This study looked at 492 women after menopause to see how often signs of endometriosis show up on routine ultrasound exams. Researchers used a standard method to check for deep endometriosis and cysts. The goal was to learn more about this condition in older women, which is not w…

This study looked at whether using frozen embryos instead of fresh ones in IVF leads to more live births. 237 women took part, and researchers compared pregnancy rates and baby health. The goal was to see if freezing embryos helps the womb lining work better.

This study tested a special stitch device (STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus) used in robot-assisted surgeries for weight loss (sleeve gastrectomy) and hysterectomy. 161 adults took part. The main goal was to see how well it controlled bleeding after stitching. Doctors also rated how eas…

This completed study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) model to automatically detect endometriosis lesions in real time during laparoscopic surgery. Researchers used video recordings from 26 patients to train and validate the AI. The goal was to see if the AI could accuratel…

This study compared robot-assisted laparoscopy using the Senhance Surgical System to conventional laparoscopy for hysterectomy and other uterine surgeries. Researchers measured operating time, blood loss, and safety in 78 patients. The goal was to see if the robot offers advantag…

This study looked at tissue samples from 15 women with deep endometriosis who had laparoscopic surgery. Researchers measured nerve and blood vessel density in the peritoneum near endometriosis nodules and checked pain scores before and after surgery. The goal was to see if these …

This study tested whether starting a hysterectomy by cutting the back of the vagina (posterior colpotomy first) helps keep the vagina longer compared to the usual method. Eighty women having a hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons took part. The main goal was to measure any differe…

This study tested whether using an ultrasound during surgery helps doctors decide the best way to remove endometriosis from the rectum. Ten women with deep pelvic endometriosis took part. Doctors performed an ultrasound before and after shaving off the diseased tissue to see if i…

This study analyzed 2000 women who had surgery for endometriosis to see if the lesions tend to appear more on the right or left side of the pelvis. By carefully recording the location of each lesion during surgery, researchers hope to learn more about how endometriosis develops. …

This study looked at 183 women with menstrual pain to understand why it happens and how naproxen (a common painkiller) relieves it. Using MRI scans, researchers measured uterine activity, blood flow, and oxygen levels before and after taking naproxen or a placebo. The goal is to …

This study looked at 65 women with deep infiltrating endometriosis to see if the number of nerve fibers in their lesions is linked to how much pain they feel. Researchers measured nerve density in surgically removed tissue and compared it to pain scores reported by patients. The …

This study measured 14 trace elements in blood samples from 40 women with endometriosis, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, or healthy controls. Researchers wanted to see if levels of elements like iron, selenium, or lead differ between these groups. The goal is to find clues th…

This study looked at whether levels of cell free DNA (tiny DNA fragments) in blood and fluid around eggs are higher in women with endometriosis who are doing IVF. Researchers compared 114 women with and without endometriosis to see if these DNA levels relate to egg quality and pr…

This completed phase 1 study tested how SHR7280, a drug being developed for endometriosis and uterine fibroids, affects the way the body processes six other common drugs. Twenty healthy men took SHR7280 along with midazolam, warfarin, omeprazole, digoxin, and rosuvastatin to see …

This completed study looked at how endometriosis might affect egg quality in 16 women undergoing fertility treatment. Researchers analyzed the fluid around the eggs and cells from the egg's support cells to find any unique patterns. The goal was to see if these patterns could pre…

This study measured levels of a protein called ANGPTL4 in the blood and pelvic fluid of 80 women—some with endometriosis and some healthy. The goal was to see if this protein could be a better marker for the disease than the current CA-125 test. Researchers hope it might lead to …

This study followed over 1,400 pregnant women with endometriosis to see how the disease affects pregnancy outcomes like preterm birth. Researchers compared different types of endometriosis to understand which pose higher risks. The goal is to improve pregnancy monitoring and care…