Phase 3 Endometriosis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are willing and able to sign a written consent form to take part in the study
- You are a woman of childbearing age (premenopausal) between 18 and 45 years old
- You have been diagnosed with endometriosis (stage I, II, or III) through surgery (laparoscopy or laparotomy) at least 2 weeks ago but no more than 60 months (5 years) ago
- Your periods happen naturally (without hormonal treatment) and come every 24 to 38 days, and this has been the case for the past 2 cycles and during the screening period
- You do not currently need surgery for your endometriosis
- You have had pelvic pain related to endometriosis that scores 3.5 or higher on a 10-point pain scale, both in the 2 cycles before screening and during the screening cycle
- You have other symptoms of endometriosis, such as painful periods, pain during sex, pain when going to the toilet, or findings shown on an ultrasound or MRI scan
- You agree to use highly effective contraception throughout the study and for 2 months after it ends
- You have a negative pregnancy test
- You filled in a daily symptom diary on at least 75% of days during the screening period
Who may not be able to join:
- You have a known reason why you cannot take the study drug Indinol Forto (indolcarbinol)
- You have a known reason why you cannot take the study drug Visanne (dienogest)
- You have had unexplained or abnormal vaginal or urinary bleeding in the past 6 months
- You have long-term pelvic pain caused by something other than endometriosis, such as fibroids or another gynaecological or urological condition
- You have long-term pain in other parts of the body not caused by endometriosis (for example, fibromyalgia, ongoing back pain, or frequent headaches) that requires ongoing pain treatment
- You have endometrioid cysts that are 3 cm or larger
- You have had your uterus removed (hysterectomy), both ovaries removed (bilateral oophorectomy), or have premature ovarian failure (note: having had your tubes tied or removed is allowed)
- You have another significant gynaecological condition found during screening, such as ovarian cysts larger than 3 cm lasting more than 4 months, or an active sexually transmitted infection (confirm with trial site — rescreening may be possible after treatment)
- Your endometriosis pain has not improved at all with previous treatments such as the contraceptive pill, hormone therapies, or similar medications (note: partial response or stopping due to side effects may still be acceptable — confirm with trial site)
- You have had cancer in the past 5 years, except for certain treated skin cancers or cervical cancer in situ
- You have severe kidney disease (confirm with trial site)
- Your blood pressure is too high during the screening period (above 160/90 mmHg)
- Your blood test results during screening show significant problems with liver function, low red blood cells (anaemia), or low white blood cells or platelets
- You have an overactive or underactive thyroid gland based on blood test results
- You are pregnant, have been pregnant in the last 3 months, or are currently breastfeeding
- You have a history of alcohol or drug misuse
- You have taken part in another clinical trial within the past 90 days
- You have any other medical condition, need for surgery, or required treatment that the study doctor believes could make participation unsafe or affect the study results
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Average daily pelvic pain score, combined
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.