Brain scans may predict surgery success for endometriosis pain

NCT ID NCT07313345

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Oxford Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study from the University of Oxford is looking at whether brain scans can predict which women with severe endometriosis will have less pain after surgery. Researchers will scan the brains of 100 women before their operation and then check their pain levels a year later. The goal is to find a way to avoid surgery in women who are unlikely to benefit.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors identify which patients are most likely to benefit from surgery for severe endometriosis, avoiding unnecessary procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a reliable way to predict pain outcomes, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endometriosis Pelvic Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ENDOMETRIOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oxford University Hospitals Foundation Trust
RECRUITING

Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom

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