New imaging database aims to improve endometriosis diagnosis
NCT ID NCT04974710
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study collected ultrasound and MRI images from 100 women with endometriosis who were scheduled for surgery. The goal was to create a database that helps doctors better identify and stage the disease using these scans. Participants were aged 18-40, had a clinical diagnosis, and had no recent abdominal surgeries.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Finished
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Mar 2023
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Women with clinically diagnosed endometriosis and awaiting laparoscopic surgery
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged between 18-40 years * Clinically diagnosed endometriosis and awaiting surgery * BMI 20-35 kg/m2 * No past abdominal surgical history * Participant willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgery in 12 months prior to consent: * abdominal surgery * surgery for endometriosis * The participant may not enter the study if they have any contraindication to magnetic resonance imaging (standard MR exclusion criteria including pregnancy, extensive tattoos, pacemaker, shrapnel injury, severe claustrophobia). * Any other cause, including a significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the investigator, may either put the participant at risk because of participation in the study, or may influence the participant's ability to participate in the study.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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King's Fertility
London, SE5 8BB, United Kingdom
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