N/A
N=300
Endometriosis and the Appendix - Incidence and Pathologic Analysis
Endometriosis of the Appendix
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01921634 ↗Enrolled (actual)
300
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2020
Primary outcome: Primary: Incidence of Endometriosis of the Appendix — 23; 30 Participants — p=0.01
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Modified Pathologic Analysis (Other)
- Age
- Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- Female
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- Primary completion
- Dec 2015
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Incidence of Endometriosis of the Appendix |
23; 30 | 0.01 sig |
Summary
There is great variation seen in the incidence of appendiceal endometriosis. The variation is most likely multifactorial, but method with which the specimen is examined may play a role. If analysis using more cuts is used, appendiceal endometriosis may be diagnosed at a higher rate.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- English Speaking
- Women age 18-51 years of age
- Chronic pelvic pain and/or diagnosis of endometriosis
- Appendix removed at time of laparoscopy for treatment of endometriosis and/or pelvic pain
Exclusion Criteria
- Non-English speaking
- Previous appendectomy
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01921634). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.