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Leiomyoma
MONDO:0001572A well-circumscribed benign smooth muscle neoplasm characterized by the presence of spindle cells with cigar-shaped nuclei, interlacing fascicles, and a whorled pattern.
Also known as: fibroid, fibroid neoplasm, fibroid tumor, fibroid tumour, leiomyoma, benign, leiomyomatous neoplasm (morphologic abnormality), leiomyomatous tumour
1547 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 74 tagged with Leiomyoma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Leiomyoma
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Uterine corpus leiomyoma 104 trials · 109 incl. sub-types
11 sub-types
- Submucous uterine fibroid 3 trials
- Uterine corpus diffuse leiomyomatosis 2 trials
- Subserous uterine fibroid 0 trials
- Uterine corpus apoplectic leiomyoma 0 trials
- Uterine corpus bizarre leiomyoma 0 trials
- Uterine corpus cellular leiomyoma 0 trials
- Uterine corpus dissecting leiomyoma 0 trials
- Uterine corpus epithelioid leiomyoma 0 trials
- Uterine corpus lipoleiomyoma 0 trials
- Uterine corpus myxoid leiomyoma 0 trials
- Uterus interstitial leiomyoma 0 trials
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Myofibroma 17 trials
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Leiomyoma cutis 2 trials
1 sub-type
- Dartoic leiomyoma 0 trials
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Trachea leiomyoma 2 trials
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Leiomyomatosis 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Uterine corpus diffuse leiomyomatosis 2 trials
- Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis 0 trials
- Intravenous leiomyomatosis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Gastric leiomyoma 1 trial
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Benign metastasizing leiomyoma 0 trials
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Bizarre leiomyoma 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Uterine corpus bizarre leiomyoma 0 trials
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Bladder leiomyoma 0 trials
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Breast leiomyoma 0 trials
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Cellular leiomyoma 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Uterine corpus cellular leiomyoma 0 trials
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Central nervous system leiomyoma 0 trials
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Colorectal leiomyoma 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Colon leiomyoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Rectum leiomyoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Deep leiomyoma 0 trials
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Esophagus leiomyoma 0 trials
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Fallopian tube leiomyoma 0 trials
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Gallbladder leiomyoma 0 trials
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Laryngeal leiomyoma 0 trials
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Leiomyoma of ciliary body 0 trials
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Liver leiomyoma 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Extrahepatic bile duct leiomyoma 0 trials
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Lung leiomyoma 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Endobronchial leiomyoma 0 trials
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Mediastinum leiomyoma 0 trials
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Pericardium leiomyoma 0 trials
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Prostate leiomyoma 0 trials
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Renal leiomyoma 0 trials
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Small intestine leiomyoma 0 trials
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Ureter leiomyoma 0 trials
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Urethra leiomyoma 0 trials
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Vaginal leiomyoma 0 trials
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Vulvar leiomyoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Green tea extract may boost fertility in women with fibroids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a low-caffeine green tea extract (EGCG) can shrink uterine fibroids and improve pregnancy and live birth rates in women aged 18-40 who have been trying to conceive for at least six months. Participants take the extract and are monitored for changes in fib…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common cholesterol drug shrink uterine fibroids?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether simvastatin, a widely used cholesterol medication, can reduce the size of uterine fibroids and ease related symptoms. Researchers will give 60 women either simvastatin or a placebo daily for 12 weeks, measuring fibroid volume by ultrasound and tr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fibroid surgery Follow-Up drug trial pulled before it began
Disease control CancelledThis study aimed to see if taking Myfembree (a combination pill) daily after fibroid removal surgery could delay the return of fibroids and improve quality of life. It was designed for premenopausal women with uterine fibroids who had surgery. However, the trial was withdrawn bef…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New robot could transform hysterectomy surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new robotic system, the Medtronic Hugo™, for performing hysterectomies. It includes 70 patients with conditions like uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or certain cancers. The goal is to see if the robot is safe and can complete the surgery without switching…
Sponsor: Medtronic - MITG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Bagged and fragmented: a Scar-Free way to remove large uteri?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new surgical technique to remove large uteri through the vagina using a sealed bag and electric fragmentation. The goal is to avoid abdominal scars and prevent the spread of tissue fragments. Twenty-five women aged 38 to 52 with large uteri are participating. T…
Sponsor: Chang Zhou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New surgical bag aims to keep fibroids contained during keyhole surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a fully enclosed protective bag used during laparoscopic myomectomy to remove uterine fibroids. The bag is meant to keep fibroid tissue completely isolated, preventing any leakage or spread during the procedure. Twenty women aged 28-46 with fibroids 6-10 cm will …
Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Lifestyle makeover may keep fibroids away after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a structured diet, exercise, and lifestyle program can help prevent uterine fibroids from returning after surgery. Researchers will follow 100 women aged 18-50 who recently had fibroids removed and are currently fibroid-free. The goal is to see if the pro…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New Ultrasound-Guided biopsy could prevent dangerous surgery for uterine tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a special biopsy done with ultrasound guidance before surgery can correctly tell if a uterine tumor is cancerous or not. It involves 19 women aged 35 and older who have suspicious uterine tumors. The goal is to avoid risky surgical procedures if the tu…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Could heat zap fibroids without surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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 l…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can watching videos before surgery calm nerves?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial is testing whether watching educational videos before minimally invasive gynecologic surgery can lower patient anxiety. Participants are randomly assigned to either watch the videos or receive standard counseling alone. The study measures anxiety and preparedness throu…
Sponsor: UConn Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a steroid nerve block ease pain after fibroid procedure?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding a steroid to a nerve block can better control pain after a procedure that treats uterine fibroids or adenomyosis. About 28 women aged 30 to 60 will receive either a standard numbing nerve block or one with added steroids. Researchers will measur…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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700 women followed for over a decade to see which fibroid treatments last longest
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 700 women for up to 12 years after they had a uterine-sparing fibroid treatment, such as myomectomy or uterine artery embolization. Researchers want to see how long these treatments last before another procedure is needed, and how women's symptoms and qua…
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Fibroid treatment showdown: which procedure stands the test of time?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis nationwide registry follows 578 women with uterine fibroids who choose either radiofrequency ablation (Acessa) or myomectomy. Researchers track symptom changes, quality of life, and need for repeat treatment over three years. The goal is to understand which procedure provide…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Holistic education study for stress withdrawn before starting
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to test a holistic education program for stress management in people from colonized English-speaking countries. It aimed to help with conditions like stress, PTSD, anxiety, and fatigue using pastoral counseling and self-care activities. However, the study …
Sponsor: Goddess Zena I. Jones • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Fibroid surgery may change uterine blood flow – new study investigates
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether surgically removing uterine fibroids (myomectomy) changes blood flow in the main uterine artery. Researchers will use Doppler ultrasound to measure blood flow before and about 40 days after surgery in 70 premenopausal women. The goal is to provide new …
Sponsor: Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Hair loss side effect under scrutiny in fibroid drug study
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to track hair loss in women with uterine fibroids who are taking the medication Oriahnn. Researchers planned to follow about 1,600 women for up to 24 months, using questionnaires and scalp photos to see how common hair loss is, when it starts, and if it go…
Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:30 UTC