Condition
Endometriosis clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 121 Endometriosis clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 27 countries (most in France (27), United States (23), Italy (8)). 3 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 3 (8), Phase 4 (2), Phase 1/2 (1), Phase 1 (1). The most active sponsors are University of Edinburgh (4), Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern (3), Washington University School of Medicine (3). There are also 109 NIH-funded research projects on Endometriosis, with $62.1 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 121Clinical trials
- 109NIH research projects
- 3New in 30 days
- 27Countries
Newest Endometriosis clinical trials
All recruiting trials (121)
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Postoperative Pain Trajectories After Endometriosis Surgery
This study tests how pain changes after endometriosis surgery and whether perioperative pain testing can predict who will have ongoing pain.
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Imaging endometriosis with a special PET tracer in adult women
This study tests whether a PET/CT scan using [18F]AlF-FAPI-74 can help detect endometriosis lesions in women who are planning laparoscopy.
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Fiber supplement for digestive symptoms in endometriosis
A fiber-based supplement is being tested to see if it is safe and helps with gut and vaginal microbiomes and digestive symptoms in women with endometriosis.
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Stellate ganglion block and dexmedetomidine for better sleep after gynecologic laparoscopy
The study tests whether giving a preoperative stellate ganglion block plus intraoperative dexmedetomidine improves sleep after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery in women.
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Atypical Endometriosis: Histology, Immunophenotype and Molecular Features
Researchers will look at how endometriotic tissue that looks atypical under the microscope relates to clinical features and ultrasound findings to better separate benign from potentially atypical lesions.
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AI into Ultrasound Diagnostics in Reproductive Medicine
Researchers are testing AI tools that analyze transvaginal ultrasound images to help detect endometriosis, adenomyosis, uterine masses, and pregnancy-related receptivity in women aged 18-45.
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Personalized Exercise Recommendations for Chronic Pelvic Pain
This study tests if an AI-powered, personalized exercise plan can help people with chronic pelvic pain see if tailored workouts work better than standard guidance.
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Endometriosis affecting the urinary tract: long-term outcomes and kidney function
This study looks at how deep endometriosis that touches the urinary tract affects the kidneys over time in adults with hydronephrosis or ureteral blockage.
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Leuprorelin-like 3.75 mg injection comparison in endometriosis
This study tests whether a new formulation of leuprorelin (HHK001) given as a single 3.75 mg injection works similarly or better than Enantone for people with endometriosis.
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Endometriosis Clinical Course and Reproductive Outcomes Cohort
This prospective observational study tests how endometriosis affects pain, cysts, pregnancy, and recurrence over two years in women with endometriosis and matched healthy controls.
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Pelvic Floor Therapy plus Exercise for Endometriosis-Related Pelvic Pain
This 12-week study tests whether specialized pelvic floor physical therapy plus a structured exercise program helps reduce chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis more than a placebo version of pelvic floor therapy plus the same exercise plan.
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Making pelvic health physiotherapy more accessible for endometriosis
This study tests how to improve access to pelvic health physiotherapy for women with endometriosis in Quebec.
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Cannabinoid-based product for gynecologic pain in endometriosis, adenomyosis, or PID
This study tests a high-CBD, hemp-derived product against placebo in adults with gynecologic pain from endometriosis, adenomyosis, or PID over one week to see if it reduces pain and related symptoms.
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Biomarkers for Endometriosis: SNCG and BCL6 in blood and menstrual fluid
This study looks at whether SNCG and BCL6 proteins in blood and menstrual fluid can help diagnose endometriosis without invasive surgery.
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Pelvic Floor Function and Endometriosis-Related Pelvic Pain in Women
This study will look at whether endometriosis-related pelvic pain is linked to pelvic floor muscle strength and related factors in women aged 18–50, comparing them with healthy controls.
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Depth of Argon Beam Coagulation in Ovarian Endometriomas
This study tests how deeply Argon Beam Coagulation affects ovarian tissue during laparoscopic surgery for ovarian endometriomas in women aged 18-40.
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Expression of Targets in Endometriotic Lesions
This study tests molecules in tissue from people with endometriosis to see how their levels differ between endometriotic lesions and normal tissue.
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Ovarian Reserve After Cystectomy for Endometriotic vs. Non-Endometriotic Cysts
This study tests how laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts affects ovarian reserve in women with endometriotic cysts compared to benign/non-endometriotic cysts.
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Self-administered kit to help endometriosis-related sexual pain
A kit you use at home is being tested to see if it helps reduce painful sex for women with endometriosis.
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Samphire Guided Care for Wellbeing at Work
This study tests a 12-week digital program with at-home neuromodulation to see if it helps women with menstrual or perimenopausal symptoms feel better at work and in daily life.
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Whole-Body Cryotherapy to Help Endometriosis Pain
A small pilot study will test whether short exposures to extreme cold can reduce chronic pelvic pain and improve quality of life for people with endometriosis.
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PEMF therapy for women with endometriosis
This trial tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field therapy can reduce pain and improve quality of life for women with endometriosis, compared with a sham treatment, while keeping standard care.
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Endometriosis self-management in Europe
This study follows people with endometriosis in Europe to see how daily self-management, support from others, and care systems influence their sense of empowerment or abandonment.
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FODMAP Diet for Pelvic Endometriosis With GI Symptoms
This study tests whether following a low-FODMAP diet can reduce pain and improve quality of life and sexual function in women with endometriosis and gut symptoms.
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Menstrual stem cells in endometriosis
This project will see if menstrual blood stem cells from women with endometriosis behave differently at the molecular and immune levels compared with cells from women without endometriosis.
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Educational podcast for people with chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis
This project will test whether giving adults with chronic pelvic pain or endometriosis access to an educational podcast along with their usual care helps improve quality of life, reduce stigma, or increase satisfaction with care compared with usual care alone.
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Lab test that uses menstrual blood to diagnose endometriosis.
This project will test whether a lab test using self-collected menstrual blood can accurately diagnose endometriosis in menstruating women aged 14–49.
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Imaging endometriosis with total-body PET-CT in women with suspected disease
This study tests whether total-body PET-CT with special tracers can help identify endometriosis in women who are likely to have the condition and are planning laparoscopy.
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Intra-operative dual laparoscopy and neo-rectoscopy (IDLnR) versus conventional laparoscopy for bowel endometriosis
We will test whether adding intra-operative dual laparoscopy and neo-rectoscopy (IDLnR) to surgery for women with bowel endometriosis improves bowel function six months after the operation compared with conventional laparoscopy.
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Outcomes after emergency gynecology care for pelvic endometriosis or suspected endometriosis
This project will follow adults who come to a gynecological emergency department with known or suspected endometriosis to see what their outcomes are after emergency care.
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Pesticide exposure, cell-free DNA, and gut/genital microbiome signatures in women with endometriosis
This project will test whether pesticide exposure is linked to oxidative-stress-related changes in circulating cell-free DNA and to differences in the gut and genital microbiomes in women with endometriosis and infertility.
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Deep posterior endometriosis surgery and ovarian reserve
This trial will test whether surgery for severe deep posterior endometriosis changes ovarian reserve in women aged 18 to 39 who do not have ovarian endometriomas.
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Reproductive outlook for women trying to conceive after medical or surgical treatment for endometriosis
This study will try to see whether women treated medically or surgically for endometriosis are more likely to need medically assisted reproduction (PMA) and how their conception and pregnancy outcomes compare.
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Immune profile test for women with chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis
This study tests a functional immune test to see if immune profiles differ in women with chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis who aren’t responding to first-line treatments.
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TENS for endometriosis-related pelvic pain
This study tests whether two types of TENS (conventional and microstimulation) can reduce chronic pelvic pain in adults with endometriosis or adenomyosis who are on stable hormone therapy.
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See if HMI-115 helps women with moderate to severe endometriosis pain
This phase 3 study tests whether HMI-115 reduces endometriosis-related pain in premenopausal women compared with placebo over 24 weeks, with a follow-up extension.
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Predicting who will get less pain after endometriosis surgery
This project will use brain scans and questionnaires to try to see if we can predict which people with severe endometriosis will have less pelvic pain after surgery.
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Electroacupuncture for pelvic pain in women with suspected endometriosis
This study tests whether a series of electroacupuncture sessions can reduce pelvic pain in women awaiting diagnostic laparoscopy for suspected endometriosis.
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Franco-European Institute of Endometriosis long-term outcomes cohort
This cohort will follow women with confirmed pelvic endometriosis to see if different medical and surgical treatments lead to better long-term symptoms, quality of life, recurrence rates, and fertility outcomes.
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ENDO1000 — a UK-wide project on endometriosis
This project will collect symptom reports, medical information, and biological samples from people in the UK with diagnosed endometriosis to try to find patterns that speed diagnosis and improve care.
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Surgery first versus IVF-first for people with advanced endometriosis
This trial will test whether having surgery before assisted reproductive technologies (like IVF) or going straight to IVF gives people with advanced endometriosis a better chance of pregnancy and live birth.
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Retinal imaging to detect systemic inflammation in endometriosis
This project will test whether quick, noninvasive eye scans can show signs of systemic inflammation in women and people assigned female at birth who have endometriosis by comparing their retinal images with those of similar people without endometriosis.
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Selective removal of endometriotic lining from ovarian endometriomas using CUSA Clarity
This project will try the CUSA Clarity device on tissue from women with ovarian endometriomas to see if it removes endometriotic lining while preserving healthy ovarian tissue.
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Good pain consultation for endometriosis
This trial will test whether adding a 'good pain consultation' with early biopsychosocial pain education to usual care helps biological women with endometriosis manage pain and improve quality of life.
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Long-term HIFU treatment for rectal endometriosis
See if high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) provides lasting symptom relief for people who had rectal endometriosis treated with HIFU.
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Indinol Forto 200 mg versus Visanne 2 mg for endometriosis pelvic pain
This will test whether Indinol Forto 200 mg capsules relieve pelvic pain as well and are as safe as Visanne 2 mg tablets in people aged 18–45 with surgically confirmed endometriosis.
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Dietary guidance and probiotics for pelvic pain in women with endometriosis and IBS
This trial will try dietary guidance and Lactobacillus probiotics to see if they reduce chronic pelvic pain in women who have both endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome.
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Multidisciplinary educational program to support people with endometriosis
This program will try a nurse-led multidisciplinary educational support program to help adults with endometriosis manage chronic pelvic pain and improve quality of life.
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Estradiol-linked inflammation and nerve sensitization in endometriosis pelvic pain treated with relugolix
This study will try relugolix combination therapy to see if it reduces pelvic pain, inflammation, and pain sensitivity in premenopausal women with moderate-to-severe endometriosis-related pelvic pain.
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Whole-food, plant-based diet for endometriosis pain and quality of life
This trial will test whether switching to a whole-food, plant-based diet for 12 weeks helps women with endometriosis have less pain and better quality of life.
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Temporary ovarian suspension during laparoscopy to reduce postoperative adhesions
This study will test whether temporarily lifting and attaching the ovaries to the abdominal wall during laparoscopic surgery reduces ovarian and pelvic adhesions in people having surgery for moderate-to-severe endometriosis.
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Argon plasma coagulation versus standard cystectomy for ovarian endometrioma
This trial will test whether argon plasma coagulation preserves ovarian reserve better than standard cystectomy for people having surgery for ovarian endometriomas.
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New [18F]-FES PET/CT imaging to detect and describe endometriosis lesions
This study will test whether an [18F]-FES PET/CT scan can better find endometriosis lesions and measure estrogen receptor activity in adults scheduled for surgery.
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Screening for fibromyalgia in women with suspected endometriosis
This project will test how common fibromyalgia is in women who come to an endometriosis clinic for their first visit.
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HerResolve™ blood test to detect endometriosis in symptomatic women
This will test whether the HerResolve™ non-invasive blood test can detect endometriosis in women aged 18–49 who have pelvic pain or abnormal bleeding and are scheduled for laparoscopy.
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EUmetriosis: new insights into how endometriosis develops
This study will see if epigenetic changes in menstrual blood and plasma can be used to find a non-invasive test for women with endometriosis.
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Effects of pelvic organ diseases on endometrial receptivity in infertile women
This study is trying to see how conditions like adenomyosis, fibroids, and endometriosis affect the ability of the uterus to support pregnancy in women who are having trouble getting pregnant.
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Wearable brain stimulation device for managing endometriosis pain
This study tests if a wearable brain stimulation device can help women with endometriosis feel less pain and improve their overall wellbeing.
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Using low-dose ketamine during surgery to treat endometriosis pain
This study is testing if giving low-dose ketamine during surgery can help reduce pain and improve recovery for people with endometriosis.
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Probiotics for treating endometriosis
This study is testing whether taking specific probiotics can help improve gut health and quality of life for people with endometriosis.
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Using tDCS stimulation to improve function and reduce pain in neurological and gynaecological patients
This study is testing if a brain stimulation treatment can help improve movement and reduce pain for people with neurological and gynecological conditions.
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Improving fertility in women with endometriosis through diet during IVF
This study is testing if following an anti-inflammatory diet for 12 weeks can help women with endometriosis have better fertility results during IVF.
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Measuring L-PGDS levels in blood, urine, vaginal fluid and endometrial tissue
This project will test whether L-PGDS levels in blood, urine, vaginal fluid and uterine tissue differ between women with adenomyosis, other benign uterine conditions, and healthy controls.
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Identifying ureters during deep endometriosis surgery using indocyanine green dye instead of ureteric stents
This project will see if injecting indocyanine green dye into the ureters causes less postoperative pain than placing ureteric stents for women aged 18–50 undergoing laparoscopic or robotic surgery for deep endometriosis.
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Understanding how the uterus absorbs fluid during early pregnancy
This study is trying to understand how the uterus absorbs fluid during early pregnancy in women, both with and without endometriosis, to learn more about the process.
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Using an app to improve quality of life for patients with endometriosis
This study is testing whether using an app can help improve the quality of life and reduce pain for people with endometriosis.
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Endometriosis Steroid Profile and Biomarker Discovery
This study tests a new method to map how steroids are processed in people with and without endometriosis by collecting blood, urine, and vaginal samples to find biomarkers related to the disease.
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Evaluating physical therapy for endometriosis pain management
This study is testing if a mix of education about pain and specific exercises can help women with endometriosis feel less pain and improve their quality of life.
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Using FAPI PET-CT to diagnose endometriosis
This study is testing a new imaging method called FAPI PET-CT to see if it can help diagnose endometriosis in patients before they have surgery.
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Investigating pain and hormone levels in migraine and endometriosis patients
This study is trying to see how pain responses and hormone levels differ in people with migraines, endometriosis, both conditions, and healthy individuals.
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Assessing Central Awareness in Women with Endometriosis
This study is trying to see how common a condition called Central Sensitisation Syndrome is in women with endometriosis and how it relates to their chronic pelvic pain.
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Stanford program to advance robotic surgery for children and adolescents
This program will try the da Vinci Xi surgical robot in children and adolescents (ages 6–21, ≥15 kg) to see if it is safe and works well for procedures like sleeve gastrectomy, cholecystectomy, splenectomy, hysterectomy, and operations for endometriosis.
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Improving diagnosis of endometriosis and adenomyosis using advanced analysis techniques
This study is trying to find better ways to diagnose endometriosis and adenomyosis in women by using advanced techniques that look at genetics and imaging to help personalize treatments.
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Yoga to reduce endometriosis-related pelvic pain
This 12-week program will test if practicing yoga can reduce pelvic pain in women aged 18–45 with surgically confirmed endometriosis.
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Using osteopathic techniques to improve quality of life after endometriosis surgery
This study is testing if osteopathic techniques can help women feel better and improve their quality of life after surgery for endometriosis by reducing painful complications.
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Group care program for treating endometriosis-related pain
This study is testing a new group care program called PEEPS to see if it can help people aged 18 to 48 with endometriosis-related pain feel better compared to those who just get regular support.
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Comparing Implantable Gestrinone and Oral Dienogest for Endometriosis Treatment
This study is testing whether an implantable form of Gestrinone works better than the oral medication Dienogest for relieving endometriosis symptoms in women aged 18 to 45.
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Effect of GnRH Agonist on Endometriosis Cysts
This study tests if a new medication can help women aged 18 to 40 with endometriosis cysts feel less pain and have fewer side effects before and after surgery.
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Mapping the cellular landscape of endometriosis
This study is trying to understand the differences between healthy tissue and endometriosis by looking at samples from women during their menstrual cycles to see how certain cells and hormones are involved in the condition.
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Try the elleFA app to help track endometriosis symptoms and treatments.
This project will try a smartphone app called elleFA to help pre-menopausal women with known or suspected endometriosis who are receiving care at the McGill University Health Centre track symptoms and treatments more accurately.
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Comparing robot-assisted and traditional laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis
This study is testing whether robot-assisted surgery is safer and more effective than traditional surgery for women with deep endometriosis who need a total hysterectomy.
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Comparing quality of life after surgery for endometriosis with and without medication
This study is testing if a new combination therapy after surgery for endometriosis can improve the quality of life for women who have had the surgery.
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Immune signals and regulatory T cells in migraine
This research will test whether blood immune markers and regulatory T cells are linked to migraine in women ages 18–50 who have migraine or certain autoimmune/inflammatory conditions.
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Analyzing salivary microRNA in endometriosis patients and their response to progestin therapy
This study is testing if analyzing saliva can help identify which women with endometriosis will respond well to a specific hormone treatment.
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Comparing different techniques to treat endometriosis
This study is testing different methods to treat endometriosis, like laser and heat techniques, to see which one works best for relieving pain in women who are already having surgery for the condition.
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Comparing different techniques to treat endometriosis
This study is testing different methods to treat endometriosis, like laser and heat techniques, to see which one works best for relieving pain in women who are already having surgery for the condition.
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Identifying factors affecting hormonal treatment response in endometriosis patients
This study is trying to find out why some women with endometriosis don’t respond to hormonal treatments by looking at their symptoms and ultrasound results.
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Analyzing saliva for diagnosing gynecological conditions
This study is testing if analyzing saliva can help doctors diagnose gynecological conditions like endometriosis and ovarian cancer in both patients with symptoms and those without.
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Registry for treating parietal endometriosis with cryoablation and surgery
This study is tracking how well cryoablation and surgery work for people with parietal endometriosis over three years.
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Using magnetic stimulation to reduce pain from endometriosis
This study is testing whether a type of magnetic stimulation can help people with endometriosis pain who haven't found relief from other treatments.
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Investigating the effects of diet and therapy on endometriosis pain
This study is testing whether an anti-inflammatory diet and therapy can help women with endometriosis feel less pain and improve their quality of life.
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Creating a tissue model to enhance care for endometriosis
This study is trying to create a new tissue model to help doctors better understand endometriosis and see how different hormonal treatments might work for patients.
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Investigating the link between endometriosis and microbiota
This study is trying to see if the bacteria in the bodies of women with endometriosis play a role in their condition by collecting and analyzing different samples from them.
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Identifying biomarkers for endometriosis using menstrual blood
This study is trying to find markers in menstrual blood that can help diagnose and understand endometriosis in women aged 18-45, both those with the condition and those without.
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Therapeutic physiotherapy for pain and quality of life in women with endometriosis
This study is testing if a combination of exercise and pain education can help women with endometriosis feel better and improve their quality of life compared to just receiving pain education.
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Digital mindfulness program for managing endometriosis
This study is testing a digital mindfulness program to see if it can help people with endometriosis manage their pain and improve their quality of life.
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Tele-rehabilitation for chronic pelvic pain in endometriosis
This study is testing a tele-rehabilitation program to see if it can help women with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain feel better through online sessions that include pain education and exercises.
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Esketamine for treating chronic pain from endometriosis
This study is testing whether esketamine can help women with endometriosis feel less chronic pelvic pain compared to a placebo.
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Internet-based therapy for endometriosis and chronic pain
This study is testing an online therapy program for people with endometriosis and chronic pain to see if it helps them feel better and manage their symptoms.
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Understanding pain in patients with endometriosis and pelvic pain
This study looks at what causes chronic pelvic pain in people with and without endometriosis and checks how pain and hormone levels change after surgery to remove endometriosis lesions.
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Comparing two types of sutures for vaginal cuff closure in laparoscopic hysterectomy
This study is testing whether a new type of suture can close the vaginal cuff faster than a standard suture for women having laparoscopic hysterectomy, without causing more complications.
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Evaluating bone health in women with uterine fibroids or endometriosis using a medication
This study is testing if a new medication can help improve bone health in women with uterine fibroids or endometriosis who have heavy bleeding or pain.
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Analyzing the microbiome in women with endometriosis and unexplained infertility
This study is testing how the gut and other microbiomes in women with endometriosis or unexplained infertility might be linked to their symptoms and quality of life.
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Pelvic MRI to check organ mobility in endometriosis.
This project will use dynamic (cine) pelvic MRI to see if measuring pelvic organ movement helps diagnose and explain symptoms of endometriosis in women referred for pelvic MRI.
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Impact of preoperative immunonutrition on recovery after bladder surgery
This study tests if special nutritional drinks before bladder surgery can help patients recover better and have fewer complications afterward.
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MetriDx uterine biopsy test to find endometriosis biomarkers
This test tries to see if a simple uterine biopsy sent to a lab and analyzed by MetriDx's AI can detect endometriosis in people who are having or recently had laparoscopy.
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Investigating blood and tissue markers for diagnosing endometriosis
This study is trying to find blood and tissue markers that can help doctors diagnose endometriosis earlier and more accurately in women who are having surgery for suspected cases.
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Using a deep neural network to help diagnose endometriosis in women with chronic pelvic pain
This study is testing a new tool called EndoCheck to see if it can help doctors diagnose endometriosis in women who have chronic pelvic pain, comparing its results to traditional surgery.
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Comparing robotic and laparoscopic surgery for deep endometriosis
This study is testing whether robot-assisted surgery is better than regular laparoscopic surgery for people with deep endometriosis in terms of pain relief and quality of life after the procedure.
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Understanding inflammation's role in cardiovascular risk for women with endometriosis
This study is testing whether a new pill can help women with endometriosis improve their heart health by looking at how inflammation affects their risk for heart disease.
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Observational study on women with endometriosis and adenomyosis
This study is gathering health information from women with endometriosis and adenomyosis to see how their quality of life and reproductive health are affected, in hopes of finding better treatment options for different patient needs.
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A platform for collecting health data on ME/CFS and Long Covid
This study is trying to collect health information from adults with ME/CFS and Long Covid to help researchers better understand these conditions and improve future treatments.
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Comparing proton and intensity modulated radiation therapy after surgery for cervical or endometrial cancer
This study tests whether proton radiation therapy causes fewer side effects than intensity modulated radiation therapy in patients who have had surgery for cervical or endometrial cancer.
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Understanding the progression of endometriosis and adenomyosis
This study is trying to see if endometriosis and adenomyosis get worse over time by looking at symptoms and other factors to help improve diagnosis and treatment for those affected.
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Using GnRH agonist to improve pregnancy rates in women with endometriosis or adenomyosis before embryo transfer
This study is testing if giving GnRH agonists to women with endometriosis or adenomyosis before frozen embryo transfer can help improve their chances of getting pregnant.
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Non-invasive treatment for chronic pelvic pain from endometriosis
This study is testing a new non-invasive treatment using nerve stimulation to see if it can help women with chronic pelvic pain from endometriosis feel better.
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How ovarian stimulation affects blood clot (fibrin) properties
This trial will test whether different ovarian stimulation methods change blood clotting and the body's ability to break down clots in women with infertility preparing for assisted reproductive treatment.
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Collection of biological samples from patients with pelvic gynecological cancer and endometriosis
This study is collecting samples from patients with pelvic gynecological cancers and endometriosis to see if they can find clues that help predict cancer recurrence and improve personalized treatments.
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Complete colorectal deep infiltrating endometriosis surgery before IVF to improve fertility
This trial tests whether having complete surgery for colorectal deep infiltrating endometriosis before in vitro fertilization (IVF) helps women with endometriosis and infertility get pregnant.
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Investigating the link between food consumption and fertility in women with endometriosis
This study is trying to see if certain foods can affect fertility in women with endometriosis.
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New diagnostic tools and treatments for endometriosis
This study is trying out new ways to diagnose and treat endometriosis in women to see how they can better manage the condition.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 109)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Molecular clues to endometriosis-related infertility
This grant explores how molecular changes in endometriosis contribute to infertility, with the aim of finding better ways to diagnose and treat the condition.
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Hormonal Influences on Inflammation in Endometriosis
A study in adult women with endometriosis looks at how hormones and immune pathways interact to influence inflammation and symptoms.
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How genes influence endometriosis in women of different racial and ethnic backgrounds
The team will compare genetic changes in tissue from women of various races who have endometriosis to find molecular targets for better treatments.
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Quantum diamond sensor endoscopy to map iron in endometriosis
A tiny quantum sensor built into an endoscope will map iron in endometriosis lesions to help diagnose the disease noninvasively.
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Understanding how RPLP1 affects endometriosis and adenomyosis
A patient-focused look at how a ribosomal protein called RPLP1 may drive tissue changes in endometriosis and adenomyosis and what this could mean for future therapies.
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CXCR4 methylation in endometriosis and its role as an early biomarker and non-hormonal therapy target
This project explores how changes in CXCR4 gene regulation may help diagnose endometriosis earlier and point toward non-hormonal treatments for the condition.
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Hormonal links to inflammation in endometriosis
A study to understand how hormones influence immune signals in endometriosis to help explain symptoms and identify potential targets for treatment.
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Gut microbiota and endometriosis: a microbiome-based approach to understanding and treating pain and lesions
Researchers are studying how the gut microbiome might influence endometriosis to guide new, nonhormonal treatments for symptoms like pelvic pain and infertility.
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Plasma protein patterns linked to long-term pelvic pain in endometriosis from teens to adults
This project looks for blood protein patterns that show which adolescents and young adults with endometriosis are likely to develop long-lasting pelvic pain.
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Targeting CMG2 to relieve endometriosis pain
Trying a new drug approach that blocks a protein called CMG2 to reduce pelvic pain in people with endometriosis.
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Endometriosis and heart disease risk in women with reproductive history details
This grant studies whether women with endometriosis have higher chances of developing heart and blood vessel problems, using large health records to follow outcomes over many years.
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Non-hormonal nanodrug targeting endometriosis lesions
A tiny nanoparticle treatment using cerium oxide bound to albumin aims to shrink endometriosis lesions and ease pain without hormonal therapy.
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Vaginal microbiome and nerve signals in endometriosis pain
This grant studies how bacteria in the vagina influence pain in people with endometriosis, using mouse models and probiotic approaches to find new ways to relieve pain.
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Rimegepant for Endometriosis Pain in Women 18–45
A Phase II study to see if the CGRP blocker rimegepant can reduce pelvic pain in women with endometriosis who are 18–45 years old.
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Nanoparticle therapy to target endometriosis in women
A new nanoparticle-based treatment aims to melt endometriosis lesions using a special chemistry approach to kill cells causing pain, with the goal of reducing surgery and preserving fertility.
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Oral treatment to slow endometriosis and reduce pain
This project tests an oral drug to slow endometriosis progression and ease pain, with the goal of reducing the need for repeated surgeries.
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Phytotherapy for Endometriosis using Withaferin-A
A doctor-scientist at a U.S. university is testing a plant-based compound to help reduce endometriosis symptoms and improve fertility in affected women, using a preclinical model to explore how it might work.
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Targeting gut-support cells to relieve endometriosis symptoms
This project looks at whether calming certain gut-support cells can reduce gut pain and inflammation for people with endometriosis.
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Understanding how genes shape endometriosis severity using single-cell multi-omics
Researchers will map how genetic and epigenetic factors contribute to different severities of endometriosis to help improve diagnosis and future treatments for people living with the condition.
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Non-invasive menstrual biomarker test for endometriosis in infertility patients
A non-invasive test using menstrual fluid is being developed to help diagnose endometriosis in people dealing with infertility.
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Cell enzymes (kinases) as new treatment targets for endometriosis
The team is seeing whether blocking certain cell enzymes called kinases could lead to new medicines for people with endometriosis.
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Non-hormonal therapy aiming to cure endometriosis
A new non-hormonal treatment called ENDO-205 is being developed to cure endometriosis by targeting the disease directly.
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Understanding subtypes of endometriosis-linked ovarian cancer
This project looks at genetic subgroups of two endometriosis-associated ovarian cancers to find connections with survival and factors like smoking and body weight for people with these cancers.
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Biomarkers and pathways behind persistent endometriosis pain
This project looks for immune and inflammatory signals in adolescent and adult women with endometriosis to spot who may develop long-lasting pelvic pain.
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Predicting who may develop endometriosis and related long-term health problems
This project will build tools that combine genetic, clinical, and lifestyle information to predict which people are likely to develop endometriosis and later health issues.
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What causes pain in endometriosis
This project will look at hormone levels, pain-processing in the nervous system, and tissue markers in people with pelvic pain who are having laparoscopic surgery to find links to more or less pain.
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Developing a new non-hormonal treatment for endometriosis
This study is working on a new treatment for endometriosis that doesn't use hormones and aims to actually change the disease instead of just easing the symptoms, and women with this condition may have a chance to join clinical trials as the research moves forward.
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EASE-ENDO: A Mind-Body Virtual Group to Help Endometriosis-Related Pain
A group video program designed to empower people with endometriosis to manage pain and improve daily life through mind-body strategies.
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Understanding the Endometriosis-Related Microbiome and Metabolism to Improve Pain Care
A research project at a major university will look at how gut and reproductive tract microbes and NAD+ metabolism relate to endometriosis pain to help tailor treatments.
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Endometriosis and future heart disease risk in women and girls
This NIH grant explores how endometriosis in girls and women is linked to higher risk of heart disease later in life.
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Endometriosis, the microbiome, and the immune system
A small study will look at how the reproductive microbiome and immune cells called neutrophils interact in women with endometriosis and pelvic pain or infertility.
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GATA proteins' role in endometriosis
Researchers will compare uterine lining tissue from women with and without endometriosis to learn how changes in GATA proteins may cause the condition.
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Genetic and cell-level changes in endometriosis across diverse women
This work looks for genetic changes and cell-level differences in endometriosis tissues from women of different racial and ethnic backgrounds to find new treatment targets.
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Investigating heart disease risk in women with endometriosis
This study is looking at how endometriosis might raise the risk of heart problems in women and how common treatments for endometriosis could affect heart health, with the goal of finding better ways to keep both your reproductive and heart health in check.
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Developing faster tests for diagnosing endometriosis
This study is working to create new, easy-to-use tests for endometriosis that can be quickly available to patients, making it faster and simpler for women to get the help they need.
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Improving diagnostic technologies for endometriosis
This study is working on creating better and faster tests for endometriosis, so patients can get the help they need more easily and quickly.
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Targeting lipid signaling to relieve endometriosis pain
A research project at Boston Children’s Hospital is exploring new drug targets in the body’s fat-derived signaling system to reduce pain from endometriosis and lessen reliance on opioids.
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How hormones change inflammation in endometriosis
This project looks at how sex hormones alter immune and inflammatory processes in people with endometriosis to find clues for better treatments.
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Developing a new non-hormonal treatment for endometriosis
This study is testing a new treatment called ENDO-205 for endometriosis, which aims to help women by targeting the disease directly without the side effects of current options, making it a promising step towards better health for those affected.
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A new non-invasive test for diagnosing endometriosis in women facing infertility
This study is working on a simple and non-invasive test using menstrual fluid to help diagnose endometriosis earlier, which could make it easier for women to get the care they need and improve their chances of having children.
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Quick answers
How many Endometriosis clinical trials are recruiting right now?
121, as of November 12, 2026. 3 of them were first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 27 countries. The most sites are in France (27 trials), United States (23 trials), Italy (8 trials), China (8 trials), United Kingdom (6 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 8, Phase 4: 2, Phase 1/2: 1, Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
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