Assessing quality of life and fertility in women with deep endometriosis
Official title: Quality of Life and Fertility of Patient With Deep Surgical Endometriosis: a Prospective Cohort
Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT03555903 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how deep endometriosis affects the quality of life and fertility in women who have surgery for it.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pierre-Bénite) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2018 |
| Main results expected | February 2023 |
| Study ends | February 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 27, 2021 |
| Trial ID | NCT03555903 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women of reproductive age who require surgical management for deep infiltrating endometriosis.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not require surgical management or have isolated adenomyosis 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 observational study focuses on women diagnosed with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), a severe form of endometriosis that can cause significant pain and infertility. The study aims to evaluate the quality of life and fertility outcomes in patients undergoing surgical management for DIE. By collecting data on the experiences and health status of these patients, the study seeks to provide insights into the effectiveness of current treatment approaches and identify areas for improvement. The findings may help inform future clinical guidelines and patient care strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of how surgical management impacts the quality of life and fertility in women with deep endometriosis.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited high-level evidence specifically for DIE management, similar studies on endometriosis have shown promising results in understanding patient outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * surgically management for deep endometriosis Exclusion Criteria: * No surgical management necessary * Isolated Adenomyosis
Where it's running
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Centre hospitalier Lyon sud
Pierre-Bénite, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: François GOLFIER, MD
- Email: francois.golfier@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: 0478864179
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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.