A randomised controlled double blind trial comparing thermal balloon endometrial ablation (Cavaterm) and microwave endometrial ablation

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN33718483

Enrollment

220

Registered

2005-07-13

Start date

2005-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Menorrhagia Urological and Genital Diseases Menorrhagia

Interventions

Thermal Balloon Ablation versus Microwave Ablation

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women with heavy menstrual bleeding due to hormonal dysfunction

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in menstrual loss and pain	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026