Clinical Trial

Pipelle Versus Manual Vacuum Aspiration Cannula for Endometrial Biopsy in Women With Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

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Summary
women globally, often requiring endometrial tissue sampling for accurate evaluation and diagnosis. Traditional office-based sampling techniques like Pipelle are widely used, but the disposable instruments can be relatively expensive in resource-limited settings. Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) using a flexible cannula is an inexpensive, reusable alternative, but clinical data comparing its performance directly to Pipelle remains limited. The objective of this randomized clinical trial is to compare Pipelle endometrial biopsy and Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) cannula in terms of sample adequacy, patient satisfaction, and post-procedure complications in women presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding. Participants will be randomly assigned to undergo endometrial sampling using either a 4 mm MVA cannula or a Pipelle device without anesthesia or cervical dilation. Samples will be analyzed for histopathological diagnosis, and outcomes such as procedure pain, adequacy of tissue, and complications will be recorded.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07731581
Lead Sponsor University of Health Sciences Lahore
Conditions Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
Enrollment 80 participants
Start Date 2026-08-11
Primary Completion 2027-02-15 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-08-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-28