Serum and Peritoneal Fluid Bank for Endometriosis Markers

N/ACompletedNCT00194233

University of Pennsylvania300 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to investigate differences in protein expression profiles of blood and peritoneal fluid samples obtained from patients who do, and those who do not, have endometriosis seen during laparoscopic surgery. These profiles may include both known and novel markers for diagnosing endometriosis.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

300

Conditions

Endometriosis

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 50 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Undergoing laparoscopic surgery for one of the following indications: 1. infertility 2. pain 3. tubal sterilization * For cases, visualization of endometriosis * For controls, absence of endometriosis Exclusion Criteria: * None

Locations (1)

University of Pennsylvania Reproductive Research Unit

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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