Investigating the link between food consumption and fertility in women with endometriosis
Official title: A Study on the Differences in Inflammatory Markers Between Women With Endometriosis and Women Without in Relation to Fertility and Food Consumption.
Run by University of Aarhus · NCT01946698 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see if certain foods can affect fertility in women with endometriosis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 41 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Aarhus Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aarhus) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 2013 |
| Main results expected | December 2016 |
| Study ends | September 2030 |
| Registry record updated | September 20, 2013 |
| Trial ID | NCT01946698 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women with endometriosis who are seeking fertility treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with mental challenges may not benefit from this study due to exclusion criteria.
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 aims to explore how various food items may influence fertility in women diagnosed with endometriosis. It involves collecting anonymous data from fertility patients to analyze dietary patterns and their potential effects on reproductive health. The study has received ethical approval from relevant Danish authorities, ensuring compliance with local regulations regarding data protection and patient confidentiality.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into dietary modifications that may enhance fertility in women suffering from endometriosis.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of linking food consumption to fertility in endometriosis is less explored, similar studies have shown promising results in understanding dietary impacts on reproductive health.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Fertility patients Exclusion Criteria: * mental challenges
Where it's running
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Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ulla B Knudsen, Professor — Professor, Consultant at the Fertility Clinic, Arhus University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ulla B Knudsen, Professor
- Email: ullaknud@rm.dk
- Phone: +4578453348
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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.