TerminatedNot Applicable

Impact of Operation on Fertility for Women With Severe Endometriosis

Stopped: Enrolment of study participants was too challenging and long-drawn.

Denmark, France38 participantsStarted 2020-11-25

Plain-language summary

The EFFORT study compares the impact on fertility of operation or fertility treatment (IVF, in vitro fertilization) in a multicenter randomized controlled trial. The study population consists of women with colorectal deep infiltrating endometriosis and a pregnancy intention. These women will be randomized to either of the two treatment groups: Group A = Operation or Group B = fertility treatment (IVF). Group A will be further divided postoperatively into spontaneous conception or IVF depending on the Endometriosis Fertility Index score.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 38 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Rectosigmoid endometriosis and wish for surgery * Pregnancy intention for at least 6 months * AMH above 5 pmol/ml * Maximum of 2 previous IVF treatments * Male partner Exclusion Criteria: * Endometriosis involving the ureter unilaterally or bilaterally (randomization unethical) * BMI above 32 * Contraindication for IVF (untreated uterine factor infertility, untreated/maltreated systemic or malignant disease, oocyte aspiration severely riskful (e.g. severe abdominal adhesions) * No wish for randomization

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Cumulative pregnancy rate (CPR)

Timeframe: 18 months

Live birth rate (LBR)

Timeframe: 18 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04610710

SponsorHorsens Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-01

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