Role of Senescent Cells in Uterine Fibroid Pathogenesis (SOUL Study)

Description

The investigators are evaluating the role of senescent cells in uterine fibroids.

Conditions

Fibroid, Leiomyoma

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The investigators are evaluating the role of senescent cells in uterine fibroids.

Role of Senescent Cells in Uterine Fibroid Pathogenesis

Role of Senescent Cells in Uterine Fibroid Pathogenesis (SOUL Study)

Condition
Fibroid
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Baltimore

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Subjects must be women above the age of ≥18 - ≤55 years.
  • * Women with suspected uterine fibroids.
  • * Subject must be or have been sexually active or have had a previous vaginal exam that used a speculum.
  • * Subject must be able to understand, read and speak English or Spanish and subsequently, be able to understand what she is consenting to in terms of procedures and use/disclosure of protected health information.
  • * Unwilling to sign the consent form or complete questionnaire.
  • * Pregnancy.
  • * Cancer of the uterus

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 55 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Johns Hopkins University,

James Segars, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Johns Hopkins University

Study Record Dates

2027-12-31