Analyzing the microbiome in women with endometriosis and unexplained infertility
Official title: "Is the Reduced Quality of Life of Women With Endometriosis the Result of Peritoneal Dysbiosis?"
Run by Jagiellonian University · NCT05824819 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Jagiellonian University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Krakow) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | April 15, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05824819 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are women aged 18-45 who require surgical treatment for endometriosis or have idiopathic infertility.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with recent abdominal surgeries, active genital infections, inflammatory bowel disease, or those on antibiotics or probiotics may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to investigate the gut, peritoneal, and uterine microbiomes in women undergoing laparoscopy for endometriosis or idiopathic infertility. It will analyze the correlation between microbiome composition and the severity of endometriosis, as well as the relationship between microbiome profiles and symptoms such as pain and infertility. Additionally, the study will assess the quality of life in participants using the SF-36 questionnaire, comparing results between the two groups. The methodology involves Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to provide detailed insights into the microbiome's role in these conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of endometriosis and unexplained infertility, potentially enhancing treatment options.
How similar studies have gone: While the investigation of the microbiome in relation to endometriosis is a growing field, this specific approach combining multiple microbiome analyses is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age 18-45 years * indications for surgical treatment of endometriosis by laparoscopy and/or indications for invasive diagnostics by laparoscopy due to idiopathic infertility. Exclusion Criteria: * abdominal surgeries performed within 6 months prior hospitalisation * active infection of the genital tract * inflammatory bowel disease * antibiotic therapy and use of probiotics within 3 months before surgery
Where it's running
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Jagiellonian University Medical College, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Krakow, Poland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Iwona M. Gawron, Ph.D.
- Email: iwona.gawron@uj.edu.pl
- Phone: +48 124248571
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.