Immune cells study for endometriosis patients
Part of Cancer, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at immune cells and substances they release in women with endometriosis. The goal is to better understand the condition, which could lead to better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman diagnosed with endometriosis and scheduled for surgery
- You are between 18 and 50 years old, having regular periods before menopause
- You are willing to collect menstrual fluid for the study
- You are not taking birth control hormones or immune-suppressing drugs
- You do not have Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or other chronic inflammatory bowel diseases
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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