Which biopsy method is better for diagnosing uterine bleeding?
NCT ID NCT07366814
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two common biopsy methods—Pipelle and Karman cannula—for diagnosing abnormal uterine bleeding in 480 women. All participants received the same local anesthetic to ensure fair pain comparison. The goal was to see which method provides better tissue samples and a more comfortable experience.
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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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480 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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: * Female participants aged 18 years or older * Abnormal uterine bleeding or postmenopausal bleeding requiring endometrial sampling * Ability to provide written informed consent * Eligible for office-based endometrial biopsy Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Active pelvic infection * Known cervical or endometrial cancer * Severe cervical stenosis preventing endometrial sampling * Known bleeding disorders or use of anticoagulant therapy that contraindicates biopsy * Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Health Sciences, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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