Scientists probe immune clues in endometriosis pain
NCT ID NCT07652593
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares immune cells, specifically natural killer cells, in women with deep endometriosis and those without the condition. Researchers will collect blood, tissue, and vaginal samples from 50 participants to look for differences that might explain the disease. The goal is to better understand the immune system's role in endometriosis and identify potential biomarkers.
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 point toward immune-based biomarkers for diagnosing or understanding endometriosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study that only observes immune cells, not tests a treatment. It may not lead to any direct benefit for patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Endometriosis Group * Female participant aged 18 years or older. * Confirmed diagnosis of deep endometriosis by imaging or surgery. * Pelvic pain and/or severe dysmenorrhea (Visual Analog Scale \> 4). * Premenopausal. * No contraceptive or hormonal treatment during the study menstrual cycle. * Affiliated with a health insurance system. * Able and willing to provide written informed consent. * Control Group * Female participant aged 18 years or older. * No diagnosis of endometriosis. * Premenopausal. * No contraceptive or hormonal treatment during the study menstrual cycle. * No chronic pelvic pain or severe dysmenorrhea (Visual Analog Scale \< 4). * Affiliated with a health insurance system. * Able and willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Current infection. * Active cancer. * Active autoimmune disease. * Concomitant hormonal treatment. * Pregnancy. * Participant under guardianship or legal protection. * Participant deprived of liberty.
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Foch
Suresnes, 92150, France
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