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Trial of Ovarian Vein and Pelvic Vein Embolization in Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Varices

United States40 participantsStarted 2025-08-07

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to see if a randomized controlled trial of ovarian vein and pelvic vein embolization versus venography alone could determine outcomes for women with chronic pelvic pain and pelvic varicose veins. The data gathered will assist in addressing changes in quality of life in patients who have ovarian/pelvic vein embolization versus no embolization.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Presence of venous origin chronic pelvic pain for greater than 6 months (VAS ≥7 as determined by 4 consecutive weeks of baseline self-assessments) despite non-vascular therapy as delineated by the following criteria:
✓. Symptoms-Varices-Pathophysiology Classification18 including of one of the following:
✓. CT, TAUS and diagnostic venography (if needed) imaging review for pelvic venous imaging factors

What they're measuring

Change in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pelvic pain

Timeframe: Weekly for 4 weeks prior to Day 1 and at 30, 90 and 180 day follow up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06168058

SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-06

Contact for this trial

Ronald S Winokur, MD

646-962-9179 rsw9004@med.cornell.edu

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