Measuring pain relief from gonadal vein embolization for pelvic congestion syndrome

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 aims to quantify the pain relief experienced by female patients undergoing gonadal vein embolization for pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS). It will also identify clinical and imaging factors that may predict a positive or poor response to the treatment. Chronic pelvic pain affects a significant number of women, and this study seeks to provide insights into the effectiveness of coil embolization as a treatment option. The study will involve patients treated at the University of Kansas Medical Center over a specified period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Female patients 18 years of age or older
* Meet the clinical and imaging criteria for the diagnosis of PCS and have no contraindications to coil embolization of the gonadal veins.
* Patients who are treated with coil embolization of the gonadal veins in the Interventional Radiology division between October 1, 2018 to October 1, 2019.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients less than 18 years of age.
* Patients who are found to have an underlying cause of pelvic congestion syndrome unrelated to venous congestion and insufficiency. This includes, but is not limited to, nutcracker syndrome, or a mass resulting in extrinsic compression of the gonadal veins.
* Patients who have received prior surgical therapy for PCS, including bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAH-BSO), gonadal vein resection, or gonadal vein ligation.

Where it's running

• The University of Kansas Medical Center
  Kansas City, Kansas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Adam S Alli, MD — University of Kansas Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Carissa Walter, MPH
• Email: cwalter2@kumc.edu
• Phone: 9139457450

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.