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Prospective, interventional, single-center, longitudinal, single-arm pilot study to evaluate pregnancies following the Acessaâ„¢ treatment of uterine myomas in women who desire future childbearing
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acessaâ„¢ System | Experimental | radiofrequency generator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| radiofrequency generator | Device |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Spontaneous abortion | 6 months | |
| Ectopic pregnancy | three years | |
| Vaginal delivery and either | i. Uncomplicated delivery or ii. Delivery with complications such as:
| three years |
| Caesarean section delivery and either | i. Uncomplicated delivery or ii. Delivery with complications such as:
| three years |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Procedure-related complications within 1 month post-procedure | 1 month | |
| Post-treatment readmission and reintervention rate within 1 month post-procedure assessed by questionnairie | 1 month | |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Are premenopausal and aged 18 to 40 years.
Have already consented to have their fibroids treated with the Acessaâ„¢ procedure.
Desire pregnancy within two years following Acessaâ„¢ treatment
Have a normal endometrial cavity as delineated by sonohysterogram within 6 months prior to treatment.
Have a uterine size relating to ≤14 weeks of pregnancy, as determined by palpatory pelvic exam.
Have fibroids identified by transvaginal ultrasound with:
Patients with type 2 fibroids are acceptable for inclusion.
Are current in their screening for cervical cancer precursors (i.e. PAP 1 or 2).
Are capable of providing informed consent.
Are willing and able to comply with all study tests, procedures, and assessment tools during screening and up to 3 years post treatment.
Are able to pass a pre-operative health exam (ASA I-III).
Patients who are currently undergoing fertility treatments (e.g. Clomid, IVF, etc.) or who are planning such treatments may be enrolled in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Sara Y Brucker, MD | University Women's Hospital, Calwerstrasse 7, 72076 Tübingen, Germany | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University Women's Hospital | Tübingen | 72076 | Germany |
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| Post-treatment changes in menstrual status up to 36 months post-procedure assessed by a menstrual impact score |
| three years |
| Post-treatment changes in myoma size as determined by ultrasound | 3, 6, 36 months |