Serum and Peritoneal Fluid Bank for Endometriosis Markers

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Endometriosis Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Genital Diseases Genital Diseases, Female Urogenital Diseases

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Pennsylvania Reproductive Research Unit

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Undergoing laparoscopic surgery for one of the following indications:

infertility
pain
tubal sterilization
For cases, visualization of endometriosis
For controls, absence of endometriosis

Exclusion criteria

None

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Pennsylvania

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Serum and Peritoneal Fluid Bank for Assessment of Markers of Endometriosis

Important dates

Study start: 2003
Primary completion: 2007
Study completion: 2008
First posted: Sep 19, 2005
Registry last updated: Aug 16, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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