New MRI scan could help surgeons spot hidden endometriosis

NCT ID NCT03186820

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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 surgeons actually found during surgery in 74 women. If SWI-MRI proves accurate, it could help surgeons plan more complete removal of endometriosis.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Susceptibility Weighted Imaging (SWI) MRI sequence
What this could lead to: If successful, this MRI technique could help surgeons find endometriosis spots more accurately before surgery, leading to better surgical outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early exploratory study with only 74 participants. The technique may not prove more effective than standard MRI, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endometriosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ENDOMETRIOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Bordeaux

Bordeaux, 33076, France

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