Comparing ultrasound and MRI for detecting deep endometriosis
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two imaging methods—transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) and MRI—to see which one is better at finding deep infiltrating endometriosis before surgery. If you have endometriosis and are planning laparoscopic surgery, this study may help guide your treatment by improving how doctors see the disease.
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Who can take part
- You have endometriosis that affects your ovaries, bowel, bladder, or other pelvic areas.
- You have symptoms like long-lasting pelvic pain, painful periods, pain during sex, or trouble getting pregnant.
- You have not gone through menopause.
- You are not pregnant and have no other pelvic tumors (other than endometriosis-related cysts).
- You are able to have an MRI and have not had any metal implants that would prevent it.
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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