Clinical Trials Logo

Clinical Trial Summary

To investigate the feasibility of MRI and MRV in diagnosis of pelvic congestion syndrome.


Clinical Trial Description

In the past, a diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain left many women frustrated with few treatment options and a lack of available resources. Their physicians were likewise perplexed, despite the endless acquisition of negative laboratory and imaging data as well as inconclusive consultations obtained. In the last 10 years, improved scientific understanding and increased physician awareness have lessened the confusion surrounding this condition and its distinct association with pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS). Furthermore, refinements of medical and minimally invasive surgical solutions give affected patients more therapeutic choices today.

Since anatomical venous variations in the pelvis are common, it is important to know the anatomy of these vessels for treatment planning. Imaging is critical in the evaluation of pelvic varices, both to differentiate them from other condition and also because pelvic varices may be secondary to serious underlying pathology, such as inferior vena caval obstruction, portal hypertension, increased pelvic blood flow, and vascular malformations.

The diagnosis of PCS has usually been suggested by duplex ultrasound (US), but ultrasound imaging does not readily show the gonadal veins. Phlebography is the "gold standard" for anatomic diagnostic studies. Related mortality and morbidity are low, but patient discomfort and costs make this an unattractive routine method of diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can usually demonstrate pelvic and ovarian varices, as well as the gonadal veins.

In this prospective study, we will investigate the feasibility of using magnetic resonance venography (MRV) in the diagnosis of PCS and evaluated its accuracy and reliability in comparison to phlebography. ;


Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT03252041
Study type Observational
Source Assiut University
Contact Mohamed Sayed, (M.B.B.CH)
Phone +201008253457
Email dr.abudeif@gmail.com
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date September 1, 2017
Completion date October 31, 2018

See also
  Status Clinical Trial Phase
Recruiting NCT05344716 - FotonaSmooth Erbium:YAG Laser for the Treatment of Urethral Pain Syndrome in Women N/A
Completed NCT03671993 - Clinical Effect Observation for Electrical Pudendal Nerve Stimulation in Treating Urethral Pain Syndrome N/A
Completed NCT03715777 - Electromyographic Study for the Help and Guidance of BoNTA Administration in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Floor Pain Phase 3
Withdrawn NCT04046406 - Pelvic Pain Treated With MR-guided Cryoanalgesia N/A
Recruiting NCT06124664 - Study of Venous Outflow From the Lower Limbs in Patients With Pelvic Varicosities
Not yet recruiting NCT03943381 - Duplex US in Pelvic Congestion Syndrome in Females (PCS)
Completed NCT03797911 - Efficacy of Resistive Capacitive Monopolar Radiofrequency in the Physiotherapeutic Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain: RCT N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT06168058 - Trial of Ovarian Vein and Pelvic Vein Embolization in Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Varices N/A
Recruiting NCT05489133 - Early Psychological Intervention After Rape N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT04910672 - Primary Dysmenorrhea and Osteopathic Treatment N/A
Completed NCT04135118 - Validation of the Adenomyosis Calculator
Recruiting NCT06102733 - Chronic Pelvic Pain in Females and Males
Recruiting NCT06369545 - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome in Males N/A
Enrolling by invitation NCT05513417 - Digital Care Programs for Female Pelvic Health
Completed NCT06080828 - Transdermal Neuromodulation for Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women N/A