Wrist artery approach studied for tumor and fibroid treatment

NCT ID NCT04272216

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study followed 99 people getting a treatment that blocks blood flow to fibroids, tumors, or other growths using tiny beads called HydroPearl. Doctors used an artery in the wrist instead of the groin to see if it's safe and effective. The goal was to track how often the procedure worked and if there were any complications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

  • Mount Sinai

    New York, New York, 11766, United States

  • Rush University Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

  • SLU Department of Radiology

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

  • UNC

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

  • University of California - Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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