Serum and Peritoneal Fluid Bank for Endometriosis Markers

Serum and Peritoneal Fluid Bank for Assessment of Markers of Endometriosis

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00194233

Enrollment

300

Registered

2005-09-19

Start date

2003-11-30

Completion date

2008-06-30

Last updated

2016-08-16

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Conditions

Endometriosis

Keywords

Endometriosis

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate differences in protein expression profiles of blood and peritoneal fluid samples obtained from patients who do, and those who do not, have endometriosis seen during laparoscopic surgery. These profiles may include both known and novel markers for diagnosing endometriosis.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

18 Years to 50 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Undergoing laparoscopic surgery for one of the following indications: 1. infertility 2. pain 3. tubal sterilization * For cases, visualization of endometriosis * For controls, absence of endometriosis

Exclusion criteria

* None

Countries

United States

Outcome results