CompletedNot Applicable

Two-session Catheter-directed Sclerotherapy Using Ethanol for Endometrioma

South Korea22 participantsStarted 2020-06-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and clinical outcomes of two-session catheter-directed sclerotherapy (CDS) with 96% ethanol in patients with endometrioma. The main question it aims to answer is: • Is two-session CDS with 96% ethanol safe and effective for treating endometrioma? Participants will: * Receive the first session CDS for endometrioma * Carry the catheter overnight and be monitored in the patient ward * Receive the second session CDS the next day

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥ 18 years * Symptom manifestation as endometriosis (i.e., dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and lower abdominal or pelvic pain) * Endometrioma ≥ 3 cm confirmed on ultrasound * No evidence of solid lesions on ultrasound * No suspected extraovarian endometriosis Exclusion Criteria: * History of gynecologic malignancy * Active inflammation or infection * Abnormal coagulation profile * Loss to follow-up

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.

What they're measuring

Recurrence

Timeframe: Recurrence was assessed at 1, 3, and 6 months after the procedure.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06274086

SponsorAsan Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-03-31

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