Tiny hairs in fallopian tubes may hold key to ectopic pregnancy

NCT ID NCT05374720

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at the tiny hair-like structures (cilia) inside the fallopian tubes of women who have had surgery to remove a tube or uterus. Researchers want to see if differences in these cilia help explain why some women have ectopic pregnancies (when a fertilized egg grows outside the womb). The study involves analyzing tissue samples from about 61 women using special microscopes and protein tests.

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 reveal why some women develop ectopic pregnancies and point toward new ways to diagnose or treat related fertility problems.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with a small sample size (61 participants). It aims to understand basic biology, not to test a treatment, so direct patient benefits are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Abortion, Spontaneous ectopic pregnancy primary ciliary dyskinesia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ECTOPIC PREGNANCY HYSTERECTOMY PRIMARY CILIARY DYSKINESIA SALPINGECTOMY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Créteil

Créteil, Val-deMarne, 94000, France

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