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NCT07745595
Low Dose Aspirin vs Placebo in Prevention of Recurrent Spontaneous Preterm Labour
Conditions: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB), Menorrhagia, Postmenopausal Bleeding
Sex: Female
Ages: 35 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 80
Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore
Summary
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is a common gynecological issue affecting women globally, requiring endometrial tissue sampling to evaluate underlying causes such as hyperplasia, polyps, or malignancy. While Pipelle biopsy is a widely used outpatient sampling technique, its single-use nature makes it relatively expensive in resource-limited settings. Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) using a 4 mm flexible cannula is an inexpensive, reusable alternative that requires no cervical dilation or electricity, but direct comparative evidence between MVA and Pipelle remains limited
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Married women aged 35 years and above.
* Presentation with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), including metrorrhagia, menorrhagia, or postmenopausal bleeding.
* Clinical indication for endometrial sampling for diagnostic evaluation.
* Patient fit for both MVA and Pipelle procedures with no contraindications to either method.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy.
* Active acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or active lower/upper genital tract infection.
* Current use of anticoagulant therapy or presence of underlying bleeding/coagulation disorders.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07745595). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.