What is COMPARE-UF?
COMPARE-UF is a nationwide study to help women and doctors better understand the effects of different treatments options for fibroids including symptom relief, fertility and pregnancy, and the need for additional fibroid treatment.
Each participant will make treatment decisions with her personal doctor, and then share information about her current and past experiences with her fibroids, including how fibroids have impacted her quality of her life. You may qualify for the study if:
- You are a woman, 18 years or older
- You are premenopausal
- You have symptomatic uterine fibroids
- You are planning treatment for your uterine fibroids
How can I learn more about COMPARE-UF?
If you are interested in COMPARE-UF, please contact our research coordinators at 415-297-3114 or [email protected].
What is the ULTRA Study?
ULTRA is a study of a new, FDA approved fibroid treatment called radiofrequency ablation (Acessa™) . This procedure uses heat to destroy fibroid tissue during a laparoscopic surgery. Women return home on the same day as the procedure and are back to their normal activities in 5-9 days. The goal of the study is to evaluate how fibroid symptoms change over time after radiofrequency ablation (Acessa™) . If you participate in the ULTRA study, you will receive radiofrequency ablation (Acessa™) and complete questionnaires about your fibroid symptoms and reproductive health. You may be eligible to participate in the study if you:
- Are at least 21 years of age
- Have uterine fibroids that cause heavy bleeding, pelvic pressure or discomfort, urinary or bowel symptoms, or dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse)
- Are able to undergo laparoscopic surgery
You can read more about the ULTRA study at http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01840124
If you are interested in participating in ULTRA, please contact the study coordinator at 415-297-3114 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Or go to the study website at http://fibroids.ucsf.edu/.