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Infertility, FemaleNCT03234569

Safety and Efficacy of Sonohysterosalpingography for the Evaluation of Infertility

A study testing sonoHSG in people with Infertility, Female, run by Northwell Health at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This pilot study is a collaborative effort between Northwell Health's Departments of Fertility and Radiology.The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of the Sonohysterosalpingography (sonoHSG) for it to be determined as the standard of care. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 50 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Infertility, Female
What is being tested?
sonoHSG
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
27 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
31 Jan 2018to 5 Mar 2020
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 50 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Undergoing evaluation for infertility in the Northwell Health System
  • Non-pregnant women age 18-50 years old
  • Subject is not menstruating at the time of study
  • Provide written informed consent and written HIPAA authorization prior to study initiation
  • Willing to comply with the specified follow-up evaluation schedule

Who cannot join

  • History of active pelvic infection
  • History of tubal ligation or salpingectomy
  • History of adverse reaction to iodinated contrast
  • Subject is pregnant
  • Subject is menstruating at time of study
  • Subject is unable to participate in study evaluations pre- and post-treatment

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site

  • Northwell Health- North Shore University Hospital

    Manhasset, New York, 11030

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About this study

This pilot study is a collaborative effort between Northwell Health's Departments of Fertility and Radiology.The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of the Sonohysterosalpingography (sonoHSG) for it to be determined as the standard of care. Additionally, it aims to improve the work up of infertility by integrating the examination of structural abnormalities of the Fallopian tubes and uterus into a single radiation free ultrasound guided procedure, the sonoHSG.

Read the detailed description

This pilot study is a collaborative effort between Northwell Health Fertility and the Radiology Department to streamline the fertility evaluation process and reduce the burden of stress many fertility patients experience by eliminating an imaging examination which is painful and exposes the patient to potentially harmful radiation.

The aim of this study is to improve the workup of infertility by integrating the examination of structural abnormalities of the fallopian tubes and uterus into a single radiation-free ultrasound guided procedure, the sonohysterosalpingogram (sonoHSG). Confirmation of tubal patency is extremely important as approximately 25-35% of female infertility can be attributed to fallopian tube pathology. The current paradigm is to use two separate imaging exams; the hysterosalpingogram (HSG), a transvaginal procedure that uses radiation and iodinated contrast to visualize the fallopian tubes, and the sonohysterogram, a transvaginal procedure that uses ultrasound and saline to visualize the uterus. By using agitated saline, to produce air bubbles, fallopian tube visualization is optimized during the time of sonohysterogram (sonoHSG). The investigators plan to also utilize a continuous saline-air device that may produce a technically superior sonoHSG.

As a result of this study, the Radiology Department and Northwell Health Fertility will work together to encourage, educate, and support physicians to promote the utility of sonoHSG as the first imaging examination for the infertility workup. Currently, this institution is not routinely utilizing the sonoHSG despite the advantages in safety, comfort, and convenience to the patient. The investigators aim to effect a change in the current practice at this institution by increasing the knowledge and visibility of the sonoHSG by creating educational materials for referring physicians, and creating a pilot program that demonstrates the value and efficacy of the exam. SonoHSG can be performed concurrently at the time of the sonohysterogram at no additional cost to the patient.

The investigators will enroll 30 patients from Northwell Health Fertility over the course of one year. Measures of success will include concordance between sonoHSG and HSG in patients who receive both procedures, and patient surveys evaluating pain utilizing the pain scale. If sonoHSG proves to be efficacious, future steps will be to educate referring physicians and patients about the utility of the examination using print materials and a grand rounds lecture. The investigators will also measure the number of sonoHSGs ordered compared to HSGs for the evaluation of fallopian tube patency in order to evaluate if there has been a shift in the standard of care.

Being tested
sonoHSG
Keywords
sonohysterosalpingography, hysterosalpingography
Medical subject headings
Infertility, Female

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • sonoHSGProcedure or surgery

    This procedure uses agitated saline to produce air bubbles at the time of the Sonohysterogram which optimizes fallopian tube visualization. The sonoHSG is free of radiation and use of contrast. In this study, in order to produce the air bubbles at the time of the sonohysterogram, the investigators will be using a continuous saline-air device that may produce a technically superior image. For the ultrasound images, General Electric will be supporting us by providing us the Voluson E10 and RIC5-9-D.

Study groups in NCT03234569
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
sonoHSGExperimentalThis is the research procedure and it will be added onto the standard of care procedure for all subjects.
Receives: Procedure: sonoHSG

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Concordance between sonoHSG and HSG results. The sonoHSG and HSG will be considered interchangeable if the level of agreement between them is >= 80%.

    Measured: 1 year

Secondary outcomes (1)

  1. Quantification of level of patient pain in regard to sonoHSG versus HSG

    Measured: 1 year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted31 Jul 2017
  2. Study start31 Jan 2018
  3. Primary completion5 Mar 2020
  4. Study completion5 Mar 2020

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
27 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03234569
Sponsor's protocol ID
16-0967
Status last verified
Apr 2022
First submitted
28 Jul 2017
Last updated
7 Apr 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Maheux-Lacroix S, Boutin A, Moore L, Bergeron ME, Bujold E, Laberge PY, Lemyre M, Dodin S. Hysterosalpingosonography for diagnosing tubal occlusion in subfertile women: a systematic review protocol. Syst Rev. 2013 Jul 4;2:50. doi: 10.1186/2046-4053-2-50.

    PubMed 23826862

  • Exacoustos C, Zupi E, Carusotti C, Lanzi G, Marconi D, Arduini D. Hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography compared with hysterosalpingography and laparoscopic dye pertubation to evaluate tubal patency. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2003 Aug;10(3):367-72. doi: 10.1016/s1074-3804(05)60264-2.

    PubMed 14567814

  • Marci R, Marcucci I, Marcucci AA, Pacini N, Salacone P, Sebastianelli A, Caponecchia L, Lo Monte G, Rago R. Hysterosalpingocontrast sonography (HyCoSy): evaluation of the pain perception, side effects and complications. BMC Med Imaging. 2013 Aug 23;13:28. doi: 10.1186/1471-2342-13-28.

    PubMed 23968513

  • Luciano DE, Exacoustos C, Luciano AA. Contrast ultrasonography for tubal patency. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2014 Nov-Dec;21(6):994-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2014.05.017. Epub 2014 Jun 6.

    PubMed 24910933

  • Schankath AC, Fasching N, Urech-Ruh C, Hohl MK, Kubik-Huch RA. Hysterosalpingography in the workup of female infertility: indications, technique and diagnostic findings. Insights Imaging. 2012 Oct;3(5):475-83. doi: 10.1007/s13244-012-0183-y. Epub 2012 Jul 17.

    PubMed 22802083

  • Szymusik I, Grzechocinska B, Marianowski P, Kaczynski B, Wielgos M. Factors influencing the severity of pain during hysterosalpingography. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2015 May;129(2):118-22. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2014.11.015. Epub 2015 Jan 27.

    PubMed 25650318

  • Handelzalts JE, Levy S, Peled Y, Binyamin L, Wiznitzer A, Goldzweig G, Krissi H. Information seeking and perceptions of anxiety and pain among women undergoing hysterosalpingography. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2016 Jul;202:41-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.04.037. Epub 2016 Apr 30.

    PubMed 27160813

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing sonoHSG in people with Infertility, Female, run by Northwell Health at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Apr 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Concordance between sonoHSG and HSG results. The sonoHSG and HSG will be considered interchangeable if the level of agreement between them is >= 80%. (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03234569, which also lists 7 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Apr 2022.

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