Endometriosis (EMS) is a common gynecological disease that affects 176 million girls and women globally. EMS affects 5-10% of women and adolescents within the reproductive age range of 15-49 years, and for those facing infertility, this figure may climb up to 50%. EMS can start at the first menstrual period and last until menopause. Shockingly, between 50% and 80% of women grappling with pelvic pain are found to have EMS. The formation of scar tissue (adhesions, fibrosis) within the pelvis and other parts of the body can cause severe pain and lead to infertility.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
100
A non-invasive blood-based test can detect endometriosis as compared to diagnostic laparoscopy
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
RECRUITINGDetecting endometriosis as compared to diagnostic laparoscopy
To demonstrate the performance of the non-invasive blood-based test in detecting endometriosis as compared to diagnostic laparoscopy
Time frame: 1 week
Performance Objective:
Sensitivity: 90% (95% CI: 85%, 98%) Specificity: 90% (95% CI: 85%, 94%) Statistical Analysis will also include PPV and NPV. Sub-group analysis will be performed
Time frame: 1 year
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