Active clinical trials for "Endometriosis"

The aim of the study is to test, if patients suffering from Endometriosis show changes in their brain function, when being treated with SART (Systemic Autoregulation Therapy), a complex intervention consisting of interventions from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western Hypnotherapy. Functional and structural brain changes are assessed using Magnetic Resonance Imaging data which are analyzed by means of voxel-based morphometry (VBM), connectivity and perfusion analysis. A third outcome measure are changes of patients' heart rate variability, indicating the activity of their autonomic nervous system. With a number of questionnaires, changes in dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, menstruation regularity, dyspareunia, defecation pain, and quality of life are assessed during the SART treatment. During the treatment, we expect to see changes in cortical thickness, functional connectivity and perfusion of pain-related areas of the cortex, that correlate with the changes in heart rate variability.

The experience of the chronic illness negatively engraves on the quality of life of patients. Endometriosis is a disease that affects millions of women of childbearing age; it has repercussions on psychological health, as shown by numerous recent studies. The aim of the present study is to validate the italian version of EPH 30, a self reported questionnaire, already used internationally, in order to determine the quality of life in women with endometriosis, assess their psychological health and the effectiveness of therapies.

The purpose of the study is to investigate the possible association between low levels of MBL and the development of endometriosis

This study will examine pelvic pain associated with endometriosis and explore better approaches to treatment. In women with endometriosis, uterine tissue grows outside the uterus. Standard treatments - altering hormone levels to prevent endometrial tissue growth or surgically removing endometrial tissue - treat pelvic pain only temporarily. This study will investigate the role of sex hormones, immune chemicals, stress hormones, and genes in pelvic pain and determine how the nerve, muscle, and skeletal systems are involved in this pain. Women between 18 and 50 years of age who: have endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, and have chronic pelvic pain without endometriosis, and have neither endometriosis nor chronic pelvic pain and are willing to have a tubal ligation (Healthy Volunteer group), may be eligible for this study. Candidates are screened with a questionnaire to obtain information about their pain and previous treatments and related medical or social issues. Participants will undergo the following tests and procedures: Medical history and physical examination, including pelvic exam, blood tests, urinalysis, and diaphragm fitting. Questionnaires about pain, quality of life, sexuality, psychological attitudes, spiritual experiences, and history of headache and depression. At-home monitoring for 4 to 6 weeks of pain symptoms, menstruation and spotting, medicines taken, and urine collections to test for "LH" surge. LH is the hormone that causes the ovary to release a mature egg. Pre-laparoscopy evaluation to include: Examination of menstrual blood collected in a diaphragm for 4 hours. Blood sampling to measure adrenal and pituitary hormones. For this test, corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) is injected through an IV needle. Up to five blood samples are drawn, starting before the injection until 45 minutes after it. Blood is also collected at this time for genetic analysis. In-depth pain assessment to identify trigger points in muscles associated with pelvic pain, regions of skin sensitivity, and bone pain. Some women will undergo microdialysis, which uses an acupuncture-type needle to collect chemicals from two different muscles. Blood sampling twice a week for 1 month to measure changes in blood substances during the menstrual cycle. Blood sampling after the LH surge to measure progesterone levels. Cervicovaginal lavage (washing of the cervix with saline and collecting the fluid) to obtain secretions for research. Ultrasound of the ovaries and uterus. This examination uses a probe inserted into the vagina that emits sound waves that are used to form pictures of the internal structures. A small piece of uterine lining is also obtained for examination and research purposes. A visit with the members of the Pain and Palliative care service to evaluate the pain in anticipation of offering other treatments for pain after surgery. Surgery: CPP + Endo or CPP only: Laparoscopy to look for and remove endometrial tissue. This procedure is done under general anesthetic. A viewing instrument called a laparoscope is passed through an incision in the belly button to look for endometriosis. If it is found, two or more incisions are made in the abdomen for other instruments to remove the tissue. A small piece of uterine lining is also obtained for examination and research purposes. Healthy Volunteers: Laparoscopy to perform the tubal ligation. A tubal ligation, commonly known as "getting your tubes tied," is a surgical procedure for women to sterilize them. This procedure closes the fallopian tubes, stopping the egg from traveling from the ovary to the uterus and preventing sperm from reaching the fallopian tube to fertilize an egg. In a tubal ligation, fallopian tubes are cut, burned, or blocked with rings, bands or clips. The surgery is effective immediately. Tubal ligations are 99.5% effective as birth control. This procedure is done under general anesthetic. A viewing instrument called a laparoscope is passed through an incision in the belly button to perform a tubal ligation. Two or more incisions are made in the abdomen for other instruments to perform the procedure. During the laparoscopy, we will look for and remove endometrial tissue. A small piece of uterine lining is also obtained for examination and research purposes. -Follow-up evaluations. Two weeks after surgery, patients return to NIH to discuss the surgical findings and treatment options. Follow-up visits are then scheduled at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery to complete questionnaires and determine if the treatment is working. Blood samples are drawn at each visit.

This study will compare bone mass in women with a history of endometriosis, a disease in which the lining of the uterus grows on nearby tissues, to that of women who have not had endometriosis. Endometriosis may be treated with medication or surgery, or both. Because uterine tissue grows more when estrogen levels are high, medical treatment is designed to lower estrogen. Decreased estrogen, however, is often associated with weak bones and hot flashes. Also, women with endometriosis may have lower bone density as a consequence of their disease. This study will look at bone density in these women, particularly to see if areas other than the lower back may be affected. Regularly menstruating women between 40 and 50 years old, with or without a history of endometriosis, may be eligible for this study. Candidates are screened by telephone; women with endometriosis are asked to provide documentation of their endometriosis before beginning the study. Study participants undergo the following tests and procedures: Medical history and blood sample collection Questionnaires about exercise activity, calcium intake, menstrual cycle history, cigarette use and medication history DEXA scan: This test evaluates the strength of the bones in the back, wrist, and hip. The DEXA scanner uses low-energy x-rays to determine bone density. Scans are done of the lower spine, upper thigh, hip, and the entire body. For the test, the subject lies on the scanning table. Each scan takes about 3 minutes, and the entire procedure may take as long as 1 hour.

Endometriosis is a condition that affects women, usually during their reproductive years. In women with endometriosis, the tissue that lines the uterus starts to grow outside of the uterus. This can cause pain during their periods or during sex, and constant pain in the pelvis. Endometriosis can decrease a woman's quality of life and requires long-term treatment to control the symptoms. For some women with endometriosis, symptoms can return after they stop treatment. Or, they may not be able to tolerate the current long-term treatment options. In this study, researchers will find out more about the safety of long-term treatment with dienogest in a large number of Chinese participants. This study will enroll patients from post-menarche to menopause with clinically or surgically diagnosed endometriosis. All of the participants will take dienogest based on their doctor's instructions. They will then visit their doctor's office 3 times over 6 months. During these visits, their doctors will ask them if they have any health problems and about their quality of life. Their doctors will also do tests to measure the pain caused by their endometriosis and any other symptoms.

It is aimed to measure the general anxiety and lifestyle information of endometriosis patients about covid 19 pandemic, to evaluate anxiety levels in this period.

This prospective pilot study was performed to explore the influence of a dietary intervention, the Low FODMAP diet or endometriosis diet, on endometriosis-related pain and Quality of Life (QoL). Participants could choose between adherence to a diet; the Low FODMAP diet or endometriosis diet, or to contribute to the control group and not adhere to a diet.

This survey is intended to collect efficacy and safety data of Duphaston® Tablets in patients with endometriosis under actual condition of its use and to obtain data for effectively and safely utilizing this drug.

Endometriosis is a common disease for which the current gold standard for diagnosis is a diagnostic laparoscopy with histologic confirmation. However, during the diagnostic laparoscopy endometriotic lesions are hard to identify due to the many appearances of endometriosis. Our hypothesis is that the use of intra-operative near infrared fluorescence imaging will provide real time image enhancement for the detection of endometriotic lesions by using the different vasculature in the endometriotic lesions. This hypothesis will be tested in a prospective study with 15 patients scheduled for an elective diagnostic laparoscopy for suspected endometriosis.