to determine the prevalence of endometriosis in female patients diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome
ID
Source
Brief title
Condition
- Other condition
- Gastrointestinal disorders
Synonym
Health condition
genitalia interna
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Prevalence of endometriosis
Secondary outcome
Improvement of complaints after treatment for endometriosis according to the
protocol Endometriosis of the NVOG.
Background summary
The diagnosis irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be made in up to 20% of women.
Endometriosis can be diagnosed in also 20% of the women and up tot 50% of the
women who are treated for infertility. The symptoms of both diseases are
overlapping, and research has been done to determine the co-existence of IBS in
patients with endometriosis. IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion, and no
gynaecological examination is necessary. We expect that in up to 30% of the
women with the diagnosis IBS, the symptoms can be explained by endometriosis,
we want to raise awareness for this condition among the gastroenterologists.
Study objective
to determine the prevalence of endometriosis in female patients diagnosed with
irritable bowel syndrome
Study design
A prospective describing cohortstudy. First we will conduct a pilotstudy. If
the presence of endometriosis is below 15% we will perform no further research.
If the presence of endometriosis is above 50% we will not be expanding the
study but write a protocol for future care instead.
Study burden and risks
Low
Bleulandweg 10
Gouda 2803 HH
NL
Bleulandweg 10
Gouda 2803 HH
NL
Listed location countries
Age
Inclusion criteria
Female
Diagnosed with IBS
18 - 45 years old
Exclusion criteria
Pregnancy
Design
Recruitment
metc-ldd@lumc.nl
metc-ldd@lumc.nl
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL56496.058.16 |