Oxytocin in MRI-HIFU

Summary

Capability of oxytocin in improving the efficacy of MRI-HIFU is studied. Patients undergoing MRI-HIFU treatment are given oxytocin during treatment and the efficacy of the treatment will be analysed by patient reported symptom questionnaires and imaging data.

Timeline

Start

2019-02-01

Primary completion

2019-12-30

Completion

2021-01-01

Publications

• Otonkoski S, Viitala A, Komar G, Sainio T, Yanovskiy A, Blanco Sequieros R, Perheentupa A, Joronen K. Magnetic resonance guided high intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU) effectively reduces fibroid-related symptoms and improves quality of life-A prospective single-centre 12-month follow-up study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2025 Jun;104(6):1172-1180. doi: 10.1111/aogs.15086. Epub 2025 Apr 29.
• Otonkoski S, Sainio T, Komar G, Suomi V, Saunavaara J, Blanco Sequeiros R, Perheentupa A, Joronen K. Oxytocin selectively reduces blood flow in uterine fibroids without an effect on myometrial blood flow: a dynamic contrast enhanced MRI evaluation. Int J Hyperthermia. 2020;37(1):1293-1300. doi: 10.1080/02656736.2020.1846792.

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