Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyoma)
Conditions
Keywords
microwave ablation
Brief summary
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of percutaneous or vaginal ultrasound guided microwave ablation for the treatment or symptomatic uterine fibroids. We will include 100 women.
Interventions
ultrasound guided percutaneus microwave ablation
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* symptomatic fibroids * premenopausal status * acceptable risks for general anestesia or sedation * willing to undergo mwa treatment and participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* postmenopausal status * bleeding disorder with increased risk of bleeding
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Symptom severity of uterine fibroids and quality of life | 12 months | Score of validated form Uterine Fibroid symptom - Quality of life questinnaire. minimum 0, maximum 100 where higher scores indicate higher symptom severity |
| suitability of mwa for general fibroid population | 12 months | objective and subjective outcome of mwa in different fibroid types, sizes and locations |
Countries
Finland
Contacts
Turku University Hospital