Could a simple procedure replace hysterectomy for heavy bleeding?
NCT ID NCT07195305
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two less invasive options—radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and uterine artery embolization (UAE)—for women with heavy bleeding due to adenomyosis who are eligible for hysterectomy. The goal is to see if these treatments can reduce bleeding and pain as well as hysterectomy does, but with fewer risks and faster recovery. About 230 women aged 30-50 will take part, and success will be measured over 2 years.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 230 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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May 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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30 to 50 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Premenopausal women aged 30 to 50 years * Women who had at least 3 prior months failed medical therapy, or a contraindication to medical therapy, or refused medical therapy for adenomyosis-related AUB * Symptomatic pure internal adenomyosis or dominant adenomyosis (with less than 5 concurrent uterine fibroids type 3-7 \< 5 cm) confirmed by MRI (\< 6 months) according to ESHRE criteria * AUB defined as a PBAC score \>100 at baseline * Uterine ultrasound measurement of 6.0-12.0 cm (external os to internal fundus) * Women with an indication for hysterectomy for adenomyosis-related AUB and accepting hysterectomy * Highly effective contraception for women of childbearing potential, maintained until the onset of menopause * Affiliated or beneficiary of health insurance * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Uterine cavity abnormality or obstruction confirmed via imaging modalities or hysteroscopy * Deep infiltrating posterior subperitoneal endometriosis involving contiguous digestive tract structures * Uterine malignancy within the last five years * Secreting ovarian tumor * Atypical endometrial hyperplasia * Unaddressed high grade cervical intra-epithelial lesions * Active sexually transmitted disease or pelvic inflammatory disease * Documented or suspected coagulopathies or long-term blood-thinner medications * Prior transmural myomectomy or prior endometrial ablation * Plasma FSH level \> 40 IU/mL * Any contraindication to angiography (including iodine allergy and creatinine clearance \< 60mL/min) * Any contraindication to MRI (claustrophobia, pace maker, etc.) * Any contraindication to the use of Embosphere®, Embozene® or NovaSure® according to the instruction for use * Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who are planning to become pregnant * Any condition or any situation that would prohibit women from coming to the investigational center for the 6 months follow-up * Women unable to understand the nature, risks, significance and implications of the clinical investigation * Women under legal protection
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Locations
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APHP - Hôpital Antoine Béclère
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGClamart, 92140, France
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CHU Bordeaux
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBordeaux, France
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CHU Limoges
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLimoges, 87042, France
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CHU Montpellier
RECRUITINGMontpellier, 34090, France