Evaluating women's sexual quality of life after minimally invasive surgery for benign ovarian conditions

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the impact of the vNOTES surgical technique on women's sexual quality of life following benign adnexal surgery. Women aged 18 to 70 requiring surgery for conditions such as ovarian cysts will be randomly assigned to receive either the vNOTES approach or conventional transabdominal laparoscopy. The study aims to demonstrate that vNOTES does not significantly affect sexual function compared to traditional methods, while also assessing efficiency, morbidity, and postoperative complications. This research addresses a gap in literature regarding women's concerns about sexual health post-surgery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Women aged from 18 to 70 years
* Discernment capacity with oral and written consent signed
* Heterosexual intercourse (with vaginal penetration) within four weeks prior to inclusion in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of rectal surgery.
* Suspected rectovaginal/retrocervical endometriosis.
* History of brachytherapy or pelvic radiation.
* Suspected malignancy.
* History of severe pelvic inflammatory disease.
* Active lower genital tract infection.
* Pregnancy.
* Women who do not speak fluent French or English.
* Patients under tutelage (with or without capacity of judgement).

Where it's running

• Geneva University Hospital
  Geneva, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jean Dubuisson — University Hospital, Geneva
• Study coordinator: Eloïse Krull
• Email: eloise.krull@bluewin.ch
• Phone: +41 (0)22 372 68 16

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.