Surgery for severe recto-vaginal endometriosis
Official title: Laparoscopic Surgery for Severe Recto-vaginal Endometriosis: A Prospective Cohort Study
Run by Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · NCT02471443 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how laparoscopic surgery for severe recto-vaginal endometriosis affects the quality of life for women over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Guildford, Surrey) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 2004 |
| Main results expected | January 2025 |
| Study ends | January 2040 |
| Registry record updated | March 26, 2019 |
| Trial ID | NCT02471443 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women scheduled for surgery due to severe endometriosis with bowel involvement.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not undergoing surgery or those who decline to participate in the questionnaire process may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the quality of life in women who undergo laparoscopic surgery for severe recto-vaginal endometriosis involving the bowel. Participants complete questionnaires before and after surgery at various intervals, including 2, 6, and 12 months, as well as 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years post-operation. Quality of life is assessed using the EHP-30 and EQ-5D questionnaires, while bowel symptoms and pain are measured through specific scales. The goal is to understand the long-term impacts of surgical intervention on patients' lives.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term quality of life improvements for patients undergoing surgery for severe endometriosis.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown that surgical interventions for endometriosis can lead to significant improvements in quality of life, suggesting this approach is supported by prior evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All women undergoing planned surgery for severe endometriosis with bowel involvement. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who declined to complete questionnaires for whatever reason and/or have their anonymous data analysed.
Where it's running
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Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Trust
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Andrew Kent, TD MD FRCOG — Royal Surrey County Hospital/Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital
- Study coordinator: Andrew Kent, TD MD FRCOG
- Email: kenta@doctors.org.uk
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.