Could blocking pelvic veins ease chronic pain in women?
NCT ID NCT06168058
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a procedure called ovarian and pelvic vein embolization can reduce chronic pelvic pain in women with pelvic varicose veins. Forty women with severe pain lasting over six months will be randomly assigned to either the embolization procedure or a diagnostic venography alone. The main goal is to see if the procedure improves pain and quality of life.
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Active substance
ovarian vein and pelvic vein embolization (a procedure to block varicose veins in the pelvis)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a minimally invasive treatment option for women with chronic pelvic pain caused by pelvic varicose veins.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure carries risks like bleeding, infection, or blood clots.
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Lake Washington Vascular
WITHDRAWNBellevue, Washington, 98004, United States
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UNC School of Medicine
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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Weill Cornell Medicine
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10024, United States
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