Surgery for severe recto-vaginal endometriosis
Laparoscopic Surgery for Severe Recto-vaginal Endometriosis: A Prospective Cohort Study
Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · NCT02471443
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Guildford, Surrey) |
| Trial ID | NCT02471443 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women scheduled for surgery due to severe endometriosis with bowel involvement.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Guildford, Surrey
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Endometriosis Rectovaginal Septum