Pelvic inflammatory disease
MONDO:0000922Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an acute or chronic inflammation in the pelvic cavity. It is most commonly caused by sexually transmitted diseases, including chlamydia and gonorrhea that have ascended into the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries as a result of intercourse or childbirth, or of surgical procedures, including insertion of IUDs or abortion. PID may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic. It may cause infertility and it may raise the risk of ectopic pregnancy. PID is a disease associated with HIV infection.
Also known as: PID, pelvic inflammatory disease, PID, pelvic inflammatory disease, disease (PID), pelvic inflammatory, inflammatory disease (PID), pelvic, pelvic infection, pelvic inflammatory disease, (PID)
13 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Less invasive drainage may match surgery for abscess treatment
Disease control CompletedThis trial tested whether a less invasive ultrasound-guided drainage procedure works as well as laparoscopic surgery for treating tubo-ovarian abscess. 208 women with uncomplicated abscess were randomly assigned to one of the two procedures, both combined with antibiotics. The ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Breakthrough test could save kids from deadly TB meningitis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study aimed to create a quick, simple test to diagnose tuberculous meningitis (TBM) in children. TBM is a severe form of TB that affects the brain and is hard to detect with current methods, especially in places with limited resources. Researchers tested 51 inflammatory mark…
Sponsor: University of Stellenbosch • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Robots vs. surgeons: which is better for hysterectomy?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis 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…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC