Microwave Ablation of Uterine Fibroids

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of percutaneous or vaginal ultrasound guided microwave ablation for the treatment or symptomatic uterine fibroids. We will include 100 women.

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Key information

Conditions

Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyoma) Leiomyoma Neoplasms Neoplasms by Histologic Type Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue

Age range

18 year–56 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Turku University Hospital

Turku, Finland

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

symptomatic fibroids
premenopausal status
acceptable risks for general anestesia or sedation
willing to undergo mwa treatment and participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

postmenopausal status
bleeding disorder with increased risk of bleeding

Treatment and study plan

Microwave ablation

Procedure

ultrasound guided percutaneus microwave ablation

Primary outcomes

Symptom severity of uterine fibroids and quality of life

Time frame: 12 months

Score of validated form Uterine Fibroid symptom - Quality of life questinnaire. minimum 0, maximum 100 where higher scores indicate higher symptom severity
suitability of mwa for general fibroid population

Time frame: 12 months

objective and subjective outcome of mwa in different fibroid types, sizes and locations

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Turku University Hospital

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Prospective Observational Study of Microwave Ablation of Uterine Fibroids (MyoMwa)

Acronym: MyoMwa

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2031
Study completion: 2034
First posted: Aug 21, 2026
Registry last updated: Aug 21, 2026

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