Use of Essure® Micro-inserts in Women With Hydrosalpinx Prior to In Vitro Fertilization: A Prospe… (NCT01221974) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1/2
Use of Essure® Micro-inserts in Women With Hydrosalpinx Prior to In Vitro Fertilization: A Prospective, Multicenter, International Feasibility Study
United StatesStarted 2008-07
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to gather safety data related to the use of Essure® micro-inserts in women with hydrosalpinx prior to in vitro fertilization and during pregnancy and to collect data with regard to implantation rates, clinical pregnancy rates, and pregnancy outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 38 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
Women age 21-38 (unless women in ovum donor cycle then age will be included up to 43) who:
Are willing to participate in this clinical study Are able to comprehend and give informed consent for participation in this study Have read, understood and signed an informed consent form Have been unable to achieve pregnancy after trying for 1 year or greater and who have unilateral or bilateral hydrosalpinges as evidenced by laparoscopy or ultrasound or HSG Have a Day #3 serum FSH\<10, and Day #3 Estradiol\<80 Recipient women undergoing a ovum donor cycle the donor must have a Day 3 serum FSH \< 10 and Day 3 Estradiol \< 80 Have an antral follicle count 10 or greater for both ovaries combined, if women using ovum donor (follicle count) will be based on eligible donor Have a desire to receive treatment for their HS Are willing to undergo a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) 3 months after Essure placement to confirm proximal tubal occlusion
Exclusion Criteria:
Active or recent upper or lower pelvic infection Known hypersensitivity to nickel as confirmed by skin test Known allergy to contrast media Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy Delivery or termination of pregnancy less than six weeks prior to Essure micro-insert placements BMI \> 35 Abnormal pap smear (CIN2 or greater abnormality) within the past year Pelvic malignancy Severely retroverted uterus Evidence of intrauterine abnormalities such as submucous fibroids, polyps, intrauterine adhesions or presence of a uterine …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.