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New treatment option for Endometriosis
Official title A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Nutritional Intervention for Endometriosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07090096
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This randomized, controlled study will investigate the efficacy of a dietary intervention for women with endometriosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to follow a whole food plant-based (intervention) diet or stay on their usual (control) diet for 12 weeks.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45, women only
You may be able to join if
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study visits, procedures, requirements, and availability for the duration of the study
- Women with a surgical, imaging, or clinical diagnosis of endometriosis
- Age 18-45 years
- Stable health condition and medications for the past 3 months
You likely can't join if
- Smoking or drug abuse during the past six months
- Alcohol consumption of more than 2 drinks per day or the equivalent, episodic increased drinking (e.g., more than 2 drinks per day on weekends), or a...
- Already following a WFPB diet
- Pregnant or breastfeeding, or plans of pregnancy within the study period
- Hysterectomy or ovariectomy
- Fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease
See the full eligibility criteria
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study visits, procedures, requirements, and availability for the duration of the study
- Women with a surgical, imaging, or clinical diagnosis of endometriosis
- Age 18-45 years
- Stable health condition and medications for the past 3 months
- Modified Biberoglu and Behrman (B\&B) pelvic pain score of at least 5/9
- Willing to be randomly assigned to either an active or a control group
- Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout the study duration
- Smoking or drug abuse during the past six months
- Alcohol consumption of more than 2 drinks per day or the equivalent, episodic increased drinking (e.g., more than 2 drinks per day on weekends), or a history of alcohol abuse or dependency followed by any current use
- Already following a WFPB diet
- Pregnant or breastfeeding, or plans of pregnancy within the study period
- Hysterectomy or ovariectomy
- Fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease
- Endocrine inflammatory conditions, such as Cushing's syndrome, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, type 1 diabetes mellitus, and Addison's disease
- Evidence of an eating disorder
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- La Jolla, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 45 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include La Jolla, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.