Randomised trial of gelatin versus embospheres for uterine fibroid embolisation

ISRCTN ISRCTN71074145
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN71074145
Secondary identifying numbers CZB/4/683
Submission date
27/08/2008
Registration date
23/09/2008
Last edited
20/09/2017
Recruitment status
Stopped
Overall study status
Stopped
Condition category
Cancer
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Prof Jonathan Moss
Scientific

Department of Radiology
Gartnavel General Hospital
1053 Great Western Road
Glasgow
G12 OYN
United Kingdom

Email Jon.moss@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Study information

Study designOpen randomised equivalence trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleUterine artery embolisation for symptomatic fibroids: Comparison of gelatin sponge with embospheres as an embolic agent - a randomised controlled trial (GEM trial)
Study acronymGEM
Study objectivesRandomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing gelatin sponge with Embosphere® for uterine artery embolisation for women with uterine fibroids.
Ethics approval(s)West Glasgow Ethics Committee approval pending as of 11/02/2009
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedUterine fibroids
InterventionUterine artery embolisation with either gelatin sponge or Embosphere®.
Total duration of follow-up: 12 months
Intervention typeProcedure/Surgery
Primary outcome measureDegree of fibroid infarction using contrast enhanced MRI, assessed at baseline, 1, 6 and 12 months
Secondary outcome measuresAssessed at baseline, 1, 6 and 12 months:
1. Ovarian function and reserve
2. Quality of life, assessed by Euroqol, Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Quality of Life questionnaire (UFSQoL)
3. Symptom relief, assessed by a linear 11-point score -5 through zero to + 5
4. Reintervention rate
Overall study start date01/01/2010
Completion date01/12/2011

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexFemale
Target number of participants200
Key inclusion criteria1. Patients referred for uterine artery embolisation

Added 13/02/2009:
2. Females aged 18 - 55 years
Key exclusion criteria1. Pregnant
2. Allergy to radiographic contrast media
3. Unable to tolerate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
Date of first enrolment01/01/2010
Date of final enrolment01/12/2011

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

Gartnavel General Hospital
Glasgow
G12 OYN
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board (UK)
Hospital/treatment centre

c/o Melissa McBride
R&D
38 Church Street
Western Infirmary
Glasgow
G3 8YU
Scotland
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)1412 118548
Email Melissa.mcbride@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Website http://www.nhsgg.org.uk
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Funders

Funder type

Charity

The Wellcome Trust (UK) - applied for funding, not confirmed yet

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Editorial Notes

20/09/2017: The trial was stopped.

11/02/2009: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. The overall trial start date was changed from 01/06/2009 to 01/01/2010.
2. The funder field was changed from 'Chief Scientist Office (UK) (ref: CZB/4/683)' (grant submission rejected) to 'The Wellcome Trust (UK) - applied for funding, not confirmed yet'