Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 55 Women only

Evaluating bowel involvement in deep infiltrative endometriosis using ultrasound during surgery

Official title: Evaluation of Rectal Infiltration Depth and Length in Bowel Involvement of Deep Infiltrative Endometriosis (DIE) Using Intraoperative Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS)

Run by Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital · NCT06776536 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a special ultrasound used during surgery can help doctors better understand how deep endometriosis affects the bowel in women who need surgery for it.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 55 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment15 (estimated)
SponsorBaşakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Government
Locations1 site (Istanbul)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 7, 2025
Main results expectedApril 7, 2026
Study endsApril 7, 2026
Registry record updatedJanuary 15, 2025
Trial IDNCT06776536 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are female patients aged 18-55 with bowel involvement due to deep infiltrative endometriosis requiring bowel resection.

Probably not a fit

Patients with bowel endometriosis who do not require bowel resection or have other bowel diseases like rectal tumors or Crohn's disease will 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 assess the effectiveness of intraoperative transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) in measuring the depth and extent of bowel involvement in patients diagnosed with deep infiltrative endometriosis (DIE) who are scheduled for bowel resection. It will include 15-40 female patients aged 18-55, with preoperative evaluations conducted using transvaginal ultrasound and MRI. During surgery, TRUS will be utilized to gather data on rectal infiltration, which will then be compared to preoperative imaging results. The study will analyze the diagnostic performance of TRUS through various statistical methods.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve surgical outcomes and precision in treating bowel endometriosis.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of transrectal ultrasound in this context is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in improving diagnostic accuracy for bowel conditions.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* The study will include a minimum of 15 female patients aged 18-55 with bowel involvement due to deep infiltrative endometriosis, requiring bowel resection.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients with bowel endometriosis who does not require bowel resection, patients who have other bowel diseases, such as rectal tumors, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis, will be excluded.

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Where it's running

  • Basaksehir Cam ve Sakura City Hospital, Başakşehir Mahallesi G-434 Caddesi No: 2L Başakşehir / İSTANBUL
    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Baris Kaya, Associate Professor,MD — Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Baris Kaya, Associate Professor
  • Email: mdbariskaya@gmail.com
  • Phone: +905323469156

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.