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Could a yeast infection fuel endometriosis? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07576361

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

Summary

This study looked at whether a common vaginal yeast, Candida albicans, plays a role in endometriosis. Researchers compared 48 women with and without endometriosis to see if yeast overgrowth was more common in those with the disease. The goal was to better understand what causes endometriosis, not to test a new treatment.

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 a link is found, it could point toward new ways to understand or manage endometriosis through the vaginal microbiome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study that only looks for a connection—it does not test any treatment. Results may not lead to direct medical changes.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

48 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2020

Finished

Nov 2021

Lead sponsor

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

women aged 18-50 years old

Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: For cases : aged 18-50 years old With confirmed or highly suspected endometriosis Affiliated to a social security system For controls: -aged 18-50 years old No confirmed or highly suspected Affiliated to a social security system Exclusion Criteria: Minors; Pregnant women; Protected persons, or persons placed under the protection of justice; Refusal to participate

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dysbiosis endometriosis Inflammation

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe

    Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, 97159, Guadeloupe

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