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Preventing recurrence of endometriosis by means of long-acting progestogen therapy (PRE-EMPT): report of an internal pilot, multi-arm, randomised controlled trial incorporating flexible entry design and adaption of design based on feasibility of recruitment

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Endometriosis is associated with the growth of endometrium in ectopic sites mainly within the pelvis. This results in inflammation and scarring, causing pain and impaired quality of life. Endometriotic lesions can be excised or ablated surgically, but the risk of recurrence is high. A Heath Technology Assessment commissioning call in 2011 sought applications for trials aimed at evaluating long-term effectiveness of postoperative, long-acting, reversible contraceptives ...

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10.1186/s13063-017-1864-0
Publisher:
BioMed Central
Journal:
Trials More from this journal
Volume:
18
Issue:
1
Pages:
121
Publication date:
2017-03-01
Acceptance date:
2017-02-26
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EISSN:
1745-6215
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pubs:686453
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uuid:972ff65c-b9f9-4555-9f1b-8bcb8e2faada
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pubs:686453
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686453
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2017-07-18

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