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Uterine Artery and Spiral Artery Doppler Parameters in Patients With Postmenopausal Bleeding

Egypt70 participantsStarted 2014-01

Plain-language summary

This study was to investigate the diagnostic value of ultrasonography and blood flow measurements in uterine arteries and spiral arteries by transvaginal color Doppler ultrasonography in the detection of the endometrial pathology in women with postmenopausal bleeding.

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years – 70 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Endometrial thickness ≥ 5 mm measured by two-dimensional transvaginal ultrasound.
. Pap smear is negative for malignancy.

Exclusion criteria

. Postmenopausal woman on hormon replacement therapy.
. Trans-vaginal examination not possible (Vaginal stenosis or patient refusing trans-vaginal ultrasound).
. Adnexal pathology.
. General causes of bleeding e.g: Hemophilia , anticoagulation therapy

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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.

What they're measuring

Pulsatility Indices (PI) of Spiral Artery According to Histological Diagnosis

Timeframe: two weeks

Resistive Indices (PI) of Spiral Artery According to Histological Diagnosis

Timeframe: two weeks

Uterine Artery Resistive Index According to Histological Diagnosis

Timeframe: two weeks

Uterine Artery Pulsatility Index According to Histological Diagnosis

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Endometrial Thickness According to Histological Diagnosis

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02822885

SponsorBenha University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-11

Results submitted2016-08-31

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Who can participate

Age range

50 Years – 70 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Endometrial thickness ≥ 5 mm measured by two-dimensional transvaginal ultrasound.
. Pap smear is negative for malignancy.

Exclusion criteria

. Postmenopausal woman on hormon replacement therapy.
. Trans-vaginal examination not possible (Vaginal stenosis or patient refusing trans-vaginal ultrasound).
. Adnexal pathology.
. General causes of bleeding e.g: Hemophilia , anticoagulation therapy

What they're measuring

Pulsatility Indices (PI) of Spiral Artery According to Histological Diagnosis

Timeframe: two weeks

Resistive Indices (PI) of Spiral Artery According to Histological Diagnosis

Timeframe: two weeks

Uterine Artery Resistive Index According to Histological Diagnosis

Timeframe: two weeks

Uterine Artery Pulsatility Index According to Histological Diagnosis

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Endometrial Thickness According to Histological Diagnosis

Timeframe: 2 weeks