Innovative Non-Invasive Diagnostics and Personalized Treatment Strategies for Endometriosis Through Advanced Multi-Omics and Ultrasound Integration (ENDO-NOVA)
Innovativa Icke-invasiva Diagnostiska Och Personliga Behandlingsstrategier för Endometrios Genom Avancerad Multi-omik Och Ultraljudsintegration
Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide. It presents with nonspecific but often severe symptoms, including chronic pelvic pain (in 70% of cases) and infertility (in up to 40% of cases), imposing significant physical, psychological, economic, and societal burdens. Despite its widespread occurrence, the exact etiology and pathogenesis of endometriosis remain unclear, and no definitive cure exists. Early diagnosis and management are crucial for improving patient outcomes; however, major diagnostic delays persist. Current imaging techniques such as transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) examination and magnetic resonance imaging, along with biochemical markers lack sufficient specificity. Consequently, confirmation of diagnosis still requires surgical procedures under general anesthesia, i.e.
laparoscopy ("key-hole surgery") and tissue biopsy. This delay exacerbates the disease burden and healthcare costs, underscoring the urgent need for non-invasive, precise diagnostic strategies. This project proposes a multi-modal approach integrating advanced ultrasound imaging with novel biomarkers identified via comprehensive multi-omics analyses, including proteomics, transcriptomics, and immune profiling, of patient-derived endometrial organoids. It aims to understand the underlying mechanisms of reduced endometrial receptivity of embryos in patients with endometriosis. Additionally, we will explore personalized treatment strategies by utilizing patient-specific organoids for drug screening and evaluation of treatment response.
This project aims to develop a non-invasive diagnostic strategy by integrating:
- AI-enhanced TVUS for improved lesion detection.
- Multi-omics biomarker discovery through proteomics, transcriptomics, and immune profiling.
- Underpinning the mechanisms of reduced endometrial receptivity in endometriosis using an in vitro model of embryo-endometrium interaction.
- Endometrial organoid models to enable precision medicine-based drug testing. The development of a reliable noninvasive or minimally invasive diagnostic test-or a combination of tests-could revolutionize the diagnostic pathway by reducing delays, avoiding the need for surgery, and facilitating disease monitoring and treatment evaluation.
調査の概要
研究の種類
入学 (推定)
連絡先と場所
研究連絡先
- 名前：Stefhanie Romero Andersson, MD, PhD, MSc
- 電話番号：0046707822742
- メール：stefhanie.romero.andersson@ki.se
参加基準
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
- 大人
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
サンプリング方法
調査対象母集団
説明
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women aged 18-45
- Understands and speaks the Swedish language
- Suspected or confirmed endometriosis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Do not have a uterus
研究計画
研究はどのように設計されていますか？
デザインの詳細
コホートと介入
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Never had treatment
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Diagnosis using AI-enhanced transvaginal ultrasound, multi-omics, and organoids
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Ongoing treatment
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Diagnosis using AI-enhanced transvaginal ultrasound, multi-omics, and organoids
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No actual treatment (has had treatment before)
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Diagnosis using AI-enhanced transvaginal ultrasound, multi-omics, and organoids
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この研究は何を測定していますか？
主要な結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Diagnostic accuracy of the combined AI-assisted transvaginal ultrasound and multi-omics biomarker model for detection of endometriosis
時間枠：At baseline diagnostic evaluation
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Sensitivity and specificity of a combined diagnostic model integrating AI-assisted interpretation of transvaginal ultrasound images with plasma, saliva, urine, and endometrial-derived biomarkers for the detection of endometriosis, using laparoscopic diagnosis with or without histological confirmation as the reference standard.
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At baseline diagnostic evaluation
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二次結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Diagnostic accuracy of AI-assisted transvaginal ultrasound alone
時間枠：Baseline
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To evaluate the performance of AI-assisted transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) for detection and classification of endometriosis lesions.
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Baseline
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Diagnostic performance of plasma and endometrial biomarker panel
時間枠：Baseline sample collection
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To assess the ability of plasma and endometrial-derived biomarkers to detect endometriosis, disease stage, and correlate to clinical symptoms.
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Baseline sample collection
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Implantation rate in in vitro endometrial models
時間枠：Periprocedural/ During in vitro culture period (e.g., up to 5-10 days)
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To compare the attachment rate of embryo-derived or stem cell-derived embryonic structures (blastoids) to endometrial tissue from women with and without endometriosis.
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Periprocedural/ During in vitro culture period (e.g., up to 5-10 days)
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Molecular characteristics associated with embryo/blastoid attachment
時間枠：Periprocedural/During in vitro experiments
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To evaluate transcriptomic and hormonal differences between successfully and unsuccessfully attaching embryos or blastoids.
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Periprocedural/During in vitro experiments
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Organoid drug response variability and association with disease characteristics
時間枠：At baseline sample collection and through study completion (around 3 years)
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To evaluate variability in response to hormonal and immune-targeted therapies in organoids and association with disease severity.
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At baseline sample collection and through study completion (around 3 years)
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協力者と研究者
スポンサー
捜査官
- スタディチェア：Ronak Perot, MD、Region Stockholm
- スタディチェア：Lars Henningsohn, MD,Prof、Karolinska Institutet
研究記録日
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研究開始 (推定)
一次修了 (推定)
研究の完了 (推定)
試験登録日
最初に提出
QC基準を満たした最初の提出物
最初の投稿 (実際)
学習記録の更新
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