Developing an US-MRI Biomarker Fusion Model for Endometriosis (NCT04974710) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Developing an US-MRI Biomarker Fusion Model for Endometriosis
United Kingdom100 participantsStarted 2022-03-18
Plain-language summary
Single centre, prospective, observational, cohort study looking to develop a database representing the variability of disease and imaging seen in women with clinically diagnosed endometriosis, awaiting laparoscopic surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Women aged between 18-40 years
* Clinically diagnosed endometriosis and awaiting surgery
* BMI 20-35 kg/m2
* No past abdominal surgical history
* Participant willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous surgery in 12 months prior to consent:
* abdominal surgery
* surgery for endometriosis
* The participant may not enter the study if they have any contraindication to magnetic resonance imaging (standard MR exclusion criteria including pregnancy, extensive tattoos, pacemaker, shrapnel injury, severe claustrophobia).
* Any other cause, including a significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the investigator, may either put the participant at risk because of participation in the study, or may influence the participant's ability to participate in the study.
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
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Build a database of 100 patients with endometriosis, awaiting confirmatory laparoscopic surgery on to an anonymised database for future use in algorithm development.