Hidden risks: thickened uterine lining in asymptomatic women under the microscope
NCT ID NCT07695077
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This study looks at postmenopausal women who have a thickened uterine lining (endometrium) found by chance but have no symptoms like bleeding. Researchers will use a tiny camera (hysteroscopy) to view the lining and take tissue samples to compare the camera findings with lab results. The goal is to understand what a thickened lining means in women without symptoms and to see how accurate the camera exam is at spotting precancerous or cancerous changes.
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 better identify which asymptomatic women with a thickened endometrium need further testing or treatment, potentially catching precancerous changes earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change patient care. The findings may not apply to all women, and the risk of overdiagnosis or unnecessary procedures exists.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
sohag outpatient clinic patient
- Ages
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40 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion criteria: Postmenopausal asymptomatic women ≥40 years with incidentally detected endometrial thickness ≥5 mm. Exclusion criteria: Postmenopausal bleeding , known endometrial pathology and contraindication to hysteroscopy.
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