Surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse using pectopexy
Pectopexy for Treatment of Apical Pelvic Organ Prolapse
This study is testing a new surgery called pectopexy to see if it helps women with pelvic organ prolapse feel better and have fewer complications compared to traditional surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Assiut University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Asyut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06369857 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of pectopexy, a surgical procedure, for managing apical pelvic organ prolapse in women. It aims to assess patient outcomes at a 12-month follow-up, including complications, symptom improvement, quality of life, and overall satisfaction with the surgery. The study focuses on women with pelvic organ prolapse at various stages and compares the results to traditional surgical methods. The use of pectopexy is hypothesized to reduce complications associated with more invasive procedures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include women aged over 18 with apical prolapse stages 2-4 who are either sexually active or not.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, postpartum within six months, or those with uncontrolled diabetes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a safer and more effective surgical option for women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse.
How similar studies have performed: While pectopexy has been introduced as a novel technique, its comparative success to traditional methods is still being evaluated, indicating a mix of both novel and tested approaches.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Apical prolapse Stage 2-4 acc. to POP-Q system * Uterine preservation or after hysterectomy * Age \> 18 years old. * Sexually active or not. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or up to 6 months postpartum. * Current Urinary tract infection proved by urine analysis or urine culture. * Patient unfit for surgery. * Previous suspension operations. * Uncontrolled diabetic patients
Where this trial is running
Asyut
- Women Health Hospital — Asyut, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mohamed Fekry, PhD
- Email: mohamedbeethoven2040@gmail.com
- Phone: 0882312388
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.