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Radiofrequency Endometrial Ablation or Uterine Artery Embolization for Treatment of Adenomyosis-related Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

RecruitingNAAges 30 Years - 50 YearsFemaleUniversity Hospital, Bordeaux
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The present study aims to compare the efficacy (menstrual blood loss, pain, quality of life) and the safety (complications, recovery) of each conservative intervention (RFA, UAE) versus hysterectomy for the treatment of adenomyosis-related abnormal uterine bleeding, up to 2 years

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Premenopausal women aged 30 to 50 years * Women who had at least 3 prior months failed medical therapy, or a contraindication to medical therapy, or refused medical therapy for adenomyosis-related AUB * Symptomatic pure internal adenomyosis or dominant adenomyosis (with less than 5 concurrent uterine fibroids type 3-7 \< 5 cm) confirmed by MRI (\< 6 months) according to ESHRE criteria * AUB defined as a PBAC score \>100 at baseline * Uterine ultrasound measurement of 6.0-12.0 cm (external os to internal fundus) * Women with an indication for hysterectomy for adenomyosis-related AUB and accepting hysterectomy * Highly effective contraception for women of childbearing potential, maintained until the onset of menopause * Affiliated or beneficiary of health insurance * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Uterine cavity abnormality or obstruction confirmed via imaging modalities or hysteroscopy * Deep infiltrating posterior subperitoneal endometriosis involving contiguous digestive tract structures * Uterine malignancy within the last five years * Secreting ovarian tumor * Atypical endometrial hyperplasia * Unaddressed high grade cervical intra-epithelial lesions * Active sexually transmitted disease or pelvic inflammatory disease * Documented or suspected coagulopathies or long-term blood-thinner medications * Prior transmural myomectomy or prior endometrial ablation * Plasma FSH level \> 40 IU/mL * Any contraindication to angiography (including iodine allergy and creatinine clearance \< 60mL/min) * Any contraindication to MRI (claustrophobia, pace maker, etc.) * Any contraindication to the use of Embosphere®, Embozene® or NovaSure® according to the instruction for use * Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who are planning to become pregnant * Any condition or any situation that would prohibit women from coming to the investigational center for the 6 months follow-up * Women unable to understand the nature, risks, significance and implications of the clinical investigation * Women under legal protection
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What it tests

  • Radiofrequency endometrial ablation
  • Uterine artery embolization
  • Hysterectomy
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Where

4 sites
CHU Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
APHP - Hôpital Antoine Béclère
Clamart, France
CHU Limoges
Limoges, France
CHU Montpellier
Montpellier, France
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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