High Intensity Focused Ultrasound in Uterine Myoma (NCT03328260) | Clinical Trial Compass
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High Intensity Focused Ultrasound in Uterine Myoma
South Korea34 participantsStarted 2017-12-12
Plain-language summary
Aim to evaluate the efficacy of safety of newly developed, high intensity focused ultrasound device in women with symptomatic uterine leiomyoma
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Premenopausal (FSH \< 40 IU/L)
* Symptomatic uterine fibroids
* Willing to contracept during study period
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or willing to be pregnant in future
* Cancer in female reproductive organ is suspected or diagnosed
* Inflammation in female reproductive organ
* Poorly controlled systemic disease
* Hematocrit \< 25%
* Glomerular filtration rate(GFR) \<= 30ml/min
* Cannot tolerate contrast-enhanced MR or Contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS)
* Cannot lie down
* Previous treatment for leiomyoma, any of ① myolysis, ② myomectomy within 1 year, ③ hormonal therapy longer than 7 days within 4 weeks
* Cannot count the number or measure volume of leiomyoma using MRI
* Leiomyomas are inadequate (location, volume, number) for intervention
* Diameter of leiomyoma is over 5 cm
* Leiomyoma is not enhanced
* Lactating women
* Cannot communicate properly
* Participating or have participated in other trials within 30 days
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.