Using D-dimer to find twisted ovaries in teens
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study is checking whether a blood test called D-dimer can help diagnose twisted ovaries (ovarian torsion) in teenage girls. If you have lower belly pain and imaging suggests torsion, this may help doctors catch it sooner.
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Who can take part
- You are female.
- You are under 18 years old.
- You have lower belly pain.
- An ultrasound or scan suggests you might have ovarian torsion (a twisted ovary).
- You have not had any surgery on your ovaries or fallopian tubes before.
- Your doctor does not think your pain is from another cause like appendicitis or a stomach bug.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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