NCT06153667 · Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Bearing nsPVA Embolization for Uterine Artery Embolization (BETTER-UAE)
(BETTER-UAE)
What this study is about
This is a forward-looking, conducted at multiple hospitals, observational, post-market clinical follow-up study in subjects treated with Bearing nsPVA Embolization Particles for uterine fibroid embolization. Data collection will include safety and performance outcome relating to the use of Bearing nsPVA, through 6 months.
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This is a prospective, multicenter, observational, post-market clinical follow-up study in subjects treated with Bearing nsPVA Embolization Particles for uterine fibroid embolization. Data collection will include safety and performance outcome relating to the use of Bearing nsPVA, through 6 months.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Adult women ≥ 18 years old at the time of enrollment.
- Subject has symptomatic uterine fibroid(s), suitable to embolization.
- Subject provides written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
- Subject is pregnant.
- Subject has suspected pelvic inflammatory disease or any other pelvic infection.
- Subject has any malignancy of the pelvic region, (e.g., endometrial neoplasia).
Where
- Brooklyn, New York
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced May 29, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations