A Study Of Cellular Senescence In Endometriosis
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 25-010049
About this study
The purpose of this study is to define how senescent cells (SCs) influence lesion fibrosis and correlate with clinical features.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
You are 18 years or older and pre-menopausal
You were referred to for surgical procedure for suspected endometriosis (cases) or for elective sterilization (tubal ligation/salpingectomy) for controls
You are currently menstruating
You own a smartphone, have an email address, and can read electronic instructions
You are willing to sign the consent form (electronically) using the QVIN application
Exclusion Criteria:
You are less than 18 years of age
You are pregnant or nursing
You are post-menopausal
Previous hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy
Prior diagnosis or surgical procedure for endometriosis
You are unwilling or unable to wear at least two Q-Pads and mail them back
You are unwilling or unable to donate blood before and after surgery
You are unwilling or unable to consent using the QVIN application
Currently taking or have taken antibiotics in the past 4 weeks
You are undergoing hysterectomy or laparoscopic procedure for suspected malignancy
Previously diagnosed with an autoimmune or inflammatory disease
Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.
Eligibility last updated 12/23/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
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Publications
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