N/A
Completed N=219
Minitouch Endometrial Ablation System Treatment for Menorrhagia: An Evaluation of Safety & Effectiveness
Menorrhagia · Heavy Menstrual Bleeding · Heavy Uterine Bleeding
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04267562 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
219
Serious AEs
2.6%
Results posted
Oct 2023
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Trial Participants With Reduction in Menstrual Bleeding (PBLAC Score of ≤75) — 102 Participants
Summary
The EASE Clinical Trial is prospective, multi-center, single-arm (open-label), non-randomized, clinical trial to evaluate the Minitouch Endometrial Ablation System ("Minitouch System") in premenopausal women with menorrhagia.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Trial Participants With Reduction in Menstrual Bleeding (PBLAC Score of ≤75) |
102 | — |
| PRIMARY Number of Trial Participants With Device or Procedure-related Serious Adverse Events |
— | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Trial Participants That Underwent Subsequent Medical or Surgical Intervention to Treat Abnormal Bleeding |
1 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Trial Participants With Amenorrhea |
48 | — |
| SECONDARY Dysmenorrhea-related Pain Score |
6.2; 0.9 | — |
| SECONDARY Menorrhagia Impact Questionnaire (MIQ 2) - Limitations in Work Outside or Inside the Home |
8; 15; 32; 32; 20; 100 | — |
| SECONDARY Menorrhagia Impact Questionnaire (MIQ 3) - Limitations in Physical Activity |
1; 19; 25; 37; 25; 100 | — |
| SECONDARY Menorrhagia Impact Questionnaire (MIQ 4) - Limitations in Social or Leisure Activities |
6; 19; 26; 36; 20; 102 | — |
| SECONDARY Procedure Details: Number of Trial Participants in Which a Cervical Dilator Was Used |
9; 105 | — |
| SECONDARY Procedure Details: Type of Setting in Which the Procedure Took Place |
114; 0; 0 | — |
| SECONDARY Procedure-related Pain Score |
0.6; 2.6; 1.2 | — |
| SECONDARY Procedure Details: Recovery Time |
20.8 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: Qualified participants must meet all of the following inclusion criteria.
- Female age 30 to 50 years
- Excessive menstrual bleeding due to benign causes
- Uterine sounding depth measurement of 6.0 - 12.0 cm
- A minimum uterine cavity length of 4.0 cm
- A minimum PBLAC score of ≥ 150 for 1 menstrual cycle (obtained during screening) and must also have a documented history of excessive menstrual bleeding prior to study enrollment
- Endometrial biopsy within 12 months prior to treatment procedure with no abnormal pathology
- Premenopausal at screening as determined by FSH measurement ≤ 40 IU/L when age is ≥ 40 years
- Patient agrees to use a reliable form of contraception during the study and to follow these requirements: (a) If a hormonal birth control method is used for contraception, the patient must have been on said method for ≥ 3 months prior to the onset of the screening menstrual cycle and agrees to remain on the same hormonal regimen through the initial 12-month post-treatment follow-up (pills, injections, patches, rings, implants); (b) Patient also agrees to not use hormonal birth control during the first 12-month post-treatment follow-up period if they were not using hormonal birth control during the 3 months prior to treatment
- Ability to provide written informed consent
- Patient is literate and clearly demonstrates understanding on how to use PBLAC after training
- Patient agrees to the following during the study: (a) No initiation of hormonal contraception or any other medical intervention for bleeding; (b) Attend all follow-up exams through the 36-month follow-up timepoint; and (c) Exclusive use of study-provided sanitary products and submission of completed PBLAC diaries through the 12-month post-treatment follow-up
Key Exclusion Criteria: Qualified participants must NOT meet any of the following exclusion criteria.
- Pregnant, or desires to retain fertility
- Current or documented history of endometrial hyperplasia
- Active endometritis
- Clinically significant or suspected adenomyosis indicated by patient complaints, imaging, or clinician's judgment
- Active infection of the genitals, vagina, cervix, uterus, adnexa, or urinary tract
- Active pelvic inflammatory disease
- Currently using an intrauterine device (IUD), including Mirena™ device, and unwilling to remove the IUD
- Presence of an implantable contraceptive device (e.g., Essure®) protruding into the uterine cavity
- Active sexually transmitted disease (STD) at the time of ablation
- Presence of bacteremia, sepsis, or other active systemic infection
- Currently on anticoagulants
- Known clotting defects or bleeding disorders
- Currently on medications that could thin the myometrium, such as long-term steroid use
- Previous medical/surgical treatments, or has other conditions, that could lead to anatomic/pathologic weakness or thinning of the myometrium
- Any general health, mental health or social situation which, in the opinion of the investigator, could represent an increased risk for the patient, or the ability of the patient to complete study requirements
- Known/suspected abnormal uterine/pelvic anatomy or condition, such as frozen pelvis
- Abdominal, pelvic or gynecological malignancy
- Untreated/unevaluated cervical dysplasia, except cervical intrepithelial neoplasia I (CIN I)
- Previous endometrial ablation procedure
- Abnormal or obstructed, or perforated cavity as determined by investigator via standard clinical practices (e.g., hysteroscopy, saline infusion sonohysterography).
- Intramural or subserosal myomas > 3 cm in size, or any myoma that distorts the uterine cavity
- Any patient who is currently participating or considering participation in any other research of an investigational drug or device
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04267562). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.