Research recommendation(s) from an individual piece of guidance Guidance: Magnetic resonance image-guided transcutaneous focused ultrasound for uterine fibroids Date issued: 23 November 2011 Research recommendations coming out of this guidance NICE encourages further research into the efficacy of MRI-guided transcutaneous focused ultrasound for uterine fibroids. Research studies should report long-term outcomes, including the need for further treatment. Data on the incidence and outcomes of subsequent pregnancy in patients who choose this procedure because they wish to maintain or improve their fertility are particularly important.