Deep endometriosis: surgery vs. IVF in fertility showdown

NCT ID NCT04610710

Terminated Disease control Sponsor: Horsens Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compared two approaches for women with deep endometriosis who want to get pregnant: surgery to remove endometriosis or fertility treatment (IVF). Researchers planned to track pregnancy and live birth rates. The trial was stopped early after enrolling 38 women, so the results are limited and may not give a clear answer.

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 and patients choose the best first step—surgery or IVF—to improve pregnancy chances in deep endometriosis.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early with only 38 participants, so results are limited. It may not provide clear answers, and individual outcomes vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endometriosis endometriosis of intestine female infertility infertility disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEEP ENDOMETRIOSIS INFERTILITY, FEMALE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aarhus University Hospital

Aarhus N, Central Region, 8200, Denmark
Horsens Regional Hospital

Horsens, Central Region, 8700, Denmark
The Endometriosis Center, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos

Bordeaux, France

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