Status:

UNKNOWN

Myoma Microvascularization Analysis Using Sonovue Before and After Uterine Artery Embolization

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Tours

Conditions:

Myoma

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Brief Summary

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is supposed to improve the detection of myomas as well as improve the follow-up after specific treatments like embolization. It will also help the investigators better und...

Detailed Description

Before embolization of the uterine artery, 40 patients with unique or multiple myomas will be included prospectively in our study and evaluated with sonography before and after injection of Sonovue (2...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Uterine myomas with solid tissue (greater diameter lower than 15 cm)
  • The embolization is planified during the 15 days after the contrast ultrasonography
  • Written informed consent is signed

Exclusion

  • Intracavitary uterine mass possibly due to a polyp or endometrial cancer
  • Necessity of using the endovaginal way of ultrasonography because of the myoma's size and accessibility
  • Menopause
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Recent cardiac affection
  • History of acute cardiac disease

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2006

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00351494

Start Date

July 1 2006

End Date

June 1 2009

Last Update

November 22 2007

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Centre d'Innovation Technologique-Ultrasons

Tours, France, 37344