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Proof of Concept Study to Eval MetriDx Lab-developed Test to Identify Endometriosis-specific Bio Markers

Hera Biotech, Inc. · NCT05698212

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–50 · Women only
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Phase 2
Target enrollment
75
US sites recruiting
2
Study start
September 14, 2022
Record last updated
January 26, 2023

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What the study is about

This study is testing a way to diagnose endometriosis using a uterine tissue biopsy (similar to a pap smear) as opposed to undergoing laparoscopy surgery. The tissue is sent to lab for cellular analysis with a proprietary AI (artificial intelligence) technology.

Being studied: MetriDx

Conditions: Endometriosis; Diagnosis

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Able to understand and provide informed consent.
  • Natural born female of childbearing potential.
  • Age between 18 and 50, inclusive.
  • Not pregnant at Visit 0 (screening) or Visit 1 (day of procedure).
  • Free of systemic or pelvic disorder that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the tissue collection procedure, analysis of the tissue or increase the risk to subject.
  • Must not have received excision or ablation surgical procedure or treatment, such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), for endometriosis within the past 12 months.
  • For Cohort 1 and 2:
  • Suspected of having endometriosis, or previously diagnosed with endometriosis, and currently recommended for laparoscopic surgery by physician.
  • Must have laparoscopic surgery within 60 days after screening Visit 0 and any time after the endometrial biopsy is obtained on Visit 1 (including the same day), or a laparoscopy on record within the 12 months prior to Visit 0 for diagnosis only.
  • Surgical report from prior laparoscopy must indicate that endometriosis was not treated with surgical ablation or excision.
  • Subjects will be assigned to Cohort 1 or 2 based on diagnosis and staging results from laparoscopy.
  • Or for Cohort 3:
  • Not suspected of having endometriosis
  • no previous diagnosis or symptoms of endometriosis, who have had a laparoscopy for another reason, such as tubal ligation or other abdominal procedure, within the past 12 months prior to screening Visit 0,
  • or laparoscopy to be completed within 60 days after screening Visit 0 and any time after the endometrial biopsy is obtained on Visit 1 (including the same day).
  • Surgeon's report must have no supplemental observations of endometriosis lesions or diagnosis. Subjects will be assigned to Cohort 3.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Younger than 18 or 51 years or older.
  • Surgical history of hysterectomy.
  • Has received excision or ablation surgical procedure or treatment, such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), for endometriosis within the past 12 months.
  • Cohort 3: Prior diagnosis of endometriosis, or surgical note from prior laparoscopy that indicates endometriosis lesions were observed.
  • Has a BMI 40 or above.
  • Is currently taking a blood thinner medication.
  • Currently, pregnant, breast feeding, or has given birth in the last 6 months.
  • Diagnosed with HIV, AIDS, hepatitis A, B, or C, or has active malignancy.
  • Has a complicating condition that would pose a hazard to tissue handling.
  • Undergoing fertility or hormone therapy treatments.
  • History or evidence of uterine fibroids.
  • History of reproductive cancer.
  • Has a condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would confound tissue collection or analysis.
  • Has an active pelvic infection or other infections contra-indicated for laparoscopy.
  • Has participated in any interventional clinical trial in the previous 90 days in which an investigational drug was administered.
  • Has a history of alcohol or illegal drug/substance abuse, or suspected alcohol or illegal drug/substance abuse in the past two years.

Recruiting US locations

  • Corpus Christi Women's Center

    Corpus Christi, TX 78412

    Site contact: Jessica Sanchez · 361-851-5000 · Jessica.sanchez@elligodirect.com

  • University of Texas Physician's Women's Center--Memorial City

    Houston, TX 77024

    Site contact: Lori L Wink, MSN, NP · 706-251-8339 · lori.L.wink@uth.tmc.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Janan Van Osdell, MHSA · 855-826-6638 · janan@tammnet.com
  • Somer Baburek, MBA · 210-683-1069 · somer@herabiotech.com
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