Improving results of outpatient endometrial biopsies
Official title: Outpatient Endometrial Biopsy Results; a Quality Improvement Project.
Run by Cairo University · NCT06694246 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to find ways to improve the success of outpatient endometrial biopsies for women by looking at what causes poor sample results and making changes to help get better outcomes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kuwait, Al Ahmadi) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | April 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | December 4, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06694246 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include women undergoing outpatient endometrial biopsy due to abnormal vaginal bleeding.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to provide samples due to physical conditions, anxiety, or severe bleeding may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on enhancing the outcomes of outpatient endometrial biopsies performed using the Pipelle device, which is crucial for diagnosing endometrial cancer. The study will identify factors contributing to insufficient sample rates, which can range from 5-23%, and implement strategies to address these issues. Following the interventions, a re-audit of biopsy results will be conducted after six months to assess improvements. The study will take place at Adan Hospital in Kuwait, involving patients undergoing biopsies during a specified timeframe.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate diagnoses of endometrial cancer, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of improving biopsy techniques is common, the specific focus on addressing insufficient sample rates in this context is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients undergoing outpatient endometrial biopsy in the specified time interval (11/2024- 4/2025) will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Could not obtain the sample due to patient physicals, anxiety (patient decline), cervical stenosis, or severe bleeding
Where it's running
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Adan hospital
Kuwait, Al Ahmadi, Kuwait Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.