Status:

TERMINATED

MicroRNA Activation of LOX-1 Mechanisms in Endometriosis

Lead Sponsor:

Penn State University

Conditions:

Endometriosis

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-45 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Endometriosis is a disorder that occurs in women. With endometriosis, tissue that should be found in the womb is found in sites outside of the womb. This disorder impairs the function of the cells tha...

Detailed Description

Epidemiologic data demonstrate a clear association between endometriosis, reproductive risk factors, inflammation and cardiovascular (CV) risk. Circulating factors, Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and o...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women between the ages of 18 and 45 years with endometriosis (diagnosis by prior laparoscopy by subject's own physician \<5 years prior, and reported by the subject to the researchers)

Exclusion

  • Use of nicotine-containing products (e.g. smoking, chewing tobacco, etc.)
  • Diabetes (HbA1C .6.5%)
  • BP\>140/90
  • Taking pharmacotherapy that could alter peripheral vascular control (e.g. insulin sensitizing, cardiovascular medications)
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • Taking illicit and/or recreational drugs
  • Abnormal liver function
  • Rash, skin disease, disorders of pigmentation, known skin allergies
  • Diagnosed or suspected metabolic or cardiovascular disease
  • Persistent unexplained elevations of serum transaminases
  • Known allergy to latex or investigative substances

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

6 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05331053

Start Date

May 1 2018

End Date

August 31 2024

Last Update

January 30 2025

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The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, 16801