MicroRNA Activation of LOX-1 Mechanisms in Endometriosis

• Status: Recruiting
• Trial end date: 2026-12-31
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Female

Summary

Endometriosis is a disorder that occurs in women. With endometriosis, tissue that should be found in the womb is found in sites outside of the womb. This disorder impairs the function of the cells that line the body's blood vessels (endothelium). The endothelium helps to control blood flow in healthy vessels. Women with this disorder have an increased risk for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. They have a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, too. With this study, we will learn how endometriosis impairs the lining of blood vessels and increases the risk for disease.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Penn State University
• Treatments: Atorvastatin

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women between the ages of 18 and 45 years with endometriosis (diagnosis by prior laparoscopy by subject's own physician <5 years prior, and reported by the subject to the researchers)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Use of nicotine-containing products (e.g. smoking, chewing tobacco, etc.)

• Diabetes (HbA1C .6.5%)

• BP>140/90

• Taking pharmacotherapy that could alter peripheral vascular control (e.g. insulin sensitizing, cardiovascular medications)

• Pregnancy

• Breastfeeding

• Taking illicit and/or recreational drugs

• Abnormal liver function

• Rash, skin disease, disorders of pigmentation, known skin allergies

• Diagnosed or suspected metabolic or cardiovascular disease

• Persistent unexplained elevations of serum transaminases

• Known allergy to latex or investigative substances