Building a biological treasure trove to decode Women's health mysteries
NCT ID NCT01738204
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to build a large collection of biological samples and health information from females aged 7 and older who have not yet reached natural menopause. The goal is to create a resource that researchers can use to investigate a range of women's health issues, including pelvic pain, endometriosis, painful periods, and infertility. By storing samples like blood, urine, and tissue alongside de-identified health data, the study hopes to enable future discoveries about how these conditions develop and affect women over time.
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
- This research could uncover biological clues that lead to better understanding, diagnosis, or treatments for conditions like endometriosis and pelvic pain.
- What could go wrong
- As an observational study, it won't test a treatment directly. Findings may take years to emerge and may not lead to immediate medical advances.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,500 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Nov 2012
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2030
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
clinic and community sample
- Ages
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7 to 60 years
- 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: * female * at least 7 years old * not experiencing natural menopause Exclusion Criteria: \-
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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