Endovascular Versus Medical Treatment for the Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (NCT04358497) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 4
Endovascular Versus Medical Treatment for the Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
120 participantsStarted 2020-10-01
Plain-language summary
Compare the efficacy and safety of endovascular treatment with sandwich technique (controlled release coils and 2% polidocanol foam) associated with diosmin-hisperidine and ibuprofen medical treatment and only the best chronic medical treatment available diosmin-hisperidine and ibuprofen for 3 months, in women of active gynecological age carrying pelvic congestion syndrome in public assistance in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Who can participate
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:
* Active gynecological age
* Chronic pelvic pain diagnosed by gynecologist of at least 6 months of evolution.
* Transvaginal duplex ultrasound: presence of periuterine varicose veins defined by veins larger than 5mm in diameter with reflux greater than 0.5 seconds on Valsava maneuvers.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of other causes of chronic pelvic pain: endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, postoperative adhesions, uterine myoma, adenomyosis, ovarian tumors, polycystic ovary.
* Fibromyalgia
* BMI greater than 35
* Chronic kidney disease
* thrombophilia
* Alterationof coagulation.
* Allergy to iodinated contrast medium.
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.