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Could heat zap fibroids without surgery?

NCT ID NCT07780019

Symptom relief Sponsor: Turku University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a procedure called microwave ablation can safely and effectively treat symptomatic uterine fibroids in 100 premenopausal women. The procedure uses ultrasound guidance to deliver heat directly to the fibroids, aiming to shrink them and reduce symptoms like heavy bleeding and pain. Researchers will measure changes in symptom severity and quality of life using a validated questionnaire, and also assess how well the technique works across different fibroid types, sizes, and locations.

What this could mean

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Active substance
microwave ablation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a minimally invasive alternative to surgery for treating symptomatic uterine fibroids, potentially easing pain and heavy bleeding while preserving the uterus.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less definitive. The procedure carries risks like bleeding or injury, and its effectiveness may vary depending on fibroid type, size, and location.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2034

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

patients undergoing mwa for symptomatic uterine fibroids will be recruited for this study

Ages

18 to 56 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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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

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

leiomyoma uterine corpus leiomyoma

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Uterine fibroids (leiomyoma)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Turku University Hospital

    Turku, Finland

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