TerminatedNot Applicable

Anti-mullerian Hormone (AMH) After Treatment of Endometriomas With Alcohol Sclerotherapy Versus Surgery: Clinical Trial

Stopped: Low recruitment because patients and gynecologists prefer the sclerosis arm to avoid surgery

Spain158 participantsStarted 2018-06-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this multicenter study is to compare the ovarian reserve after alcohol sclerosis of the endometriomas against conventional surgery (AMH, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and antral follicles count) as well as the complications and costs between the 2 procedures.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 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: * Uni- or bilocular endometrioma according ultrasounds * Endometrioma size: 30-100 mm when symptoms were present and 50-100 mm if asymptomatics * \> 3 months from diagnosis * Ca125 \<200 IU/mL and human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) \< 70, Exclusion Criteria: * Previous gynecological cancer * Symptomatic severe extraovarian endometriosis * Dermoid or high risk of malignancy cysts * Pregnancy * Mental disability

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

Change from Baseline AMH Test

Timeframe: prior and 6 months after both procedures

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03571776

SponsorHospital Universitari de Bellvitge

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-01-15

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