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HysterectomyPhase 4NCT00876057

Psychological Well-being, Recovery and Sexuality After Total and Subtotal Hysterectomy

A Phase 4 study testing Total abdominal hysterectomy and Subtotal abdominal hysterectomy in people with Hysterectomy, run by University Hospital, Linkoeping at 7 sites in Sweden.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether psychological well-being, recovery and sexuality differs in women undergoing subtotal and total abdominal hysterectomy. Se also Detailed Description for additional study. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women only
Conditions the study is for
Hysterectomy
What is being tested?
Total abdominal hysterectomy and Subtotal abdominal hysterectomy
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
200 participants
Where
7 sitesSweden
Study dates
Mar 1998to Apr 2005
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Primarily uterine fibroids with bleeding disturbance or mechanical symptoms but other benign disorders were hysterectomy was recommended were also eligible
  • After surgery at least one ovary preserved.
  • Informed verbal and written consent
  • Proficiency in Swedish

Who cannot join

  • Malignancy in the genital organs.
  • Previous or present cervical dysplasia.
  • Rapidly growing fibroids where malignancy could not be ruled out
  • Preoperative treatment with GnRH analogues.
  • Postmenopausal women without hormone therapy
  • Severe psychiatric disorder

Trial locations and contacts

7 sites in 1 country.

7 sites in 1 country

Sweden7 sites
  • Höglandssjukhuset i Eksjö

    Eksjö, 57581

  • Ryhov Central Hospital

    Jönköping, 55185

  • County Hospital in Kalmar

    Kalmar, 39185

  • Motala Counbty Hospital

    Motala, 59185

  • Vrinnevi Hospital

    Norrköping, 601 82

  • Capio Läkargruppen

    Örebro, 70146

  • Värnamo County Hospital

    Värnamo, 33185

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About this study

Official title: Subtotal Versus Total Abdominal Hysterectomy- a Prospective Randomised Comparison of Medical , Psychological and Sexual Effects.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether psychological well-being, recovery and sexuality differs in women undergoing subtotal and total abdominal hysterectomy.

Se also Detailed Description for additional study.

Read the detailed description

An additional study study based on the material in original study started in april 2011. The purpose of this study is to investigate the development of pelvis organ prolapse in the long term (median eleven years after hysterectomy and by questionnaires, Pelvic-floor Distress Inventory SF-20 analyze if patient reported symptoms regarding urinary-and bowels functions differs regarding the method of hysterectomy.

Conditions
Hysterectomy
Being tested
Total abdominal hysterectomy, Subtotal abdominal hysterectomy
Keywords
psychological well-being, recovery, time in hospital, sick-leave, complications, Sexual well-being
Medical subject headings
Psychological Well-Being

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Total abdominal hysterectomyProcedure or surgery

    Total abdominal hysterectomy

  • Subtotal abdominal hysterectomyProcedure or surgery

    Subtotal abdominal hysterectomy

Study groups in NCT00876057
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
THActive comparatorTotal hysterectomy
Receives: Procedure: Total abdominal hysterectomy
SHActive comparatorSubtotal hysterectomy
Receives: Procedure: Subtotal abdominal hysterectomy

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Psychological well-being

    Measured: One year after surgery

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Recovery of general well-being

    Measured: Five weeks after surgery

  2. Sexuality

    Measured: One year

  3. Pelvic organ prolapse (anatomical)

    Follow-up median eleven years after the initial hysterectomy. Clinical investigation including POP-Q.

    Measured: 7-14 years

  4. Patient reported symptoms of pelvic organ dysfunction

    Follow-up median eleven years after the initial hysterectomy. Questionnaire (Pelvic Floor Dysfuntion Inventoy).

    Measured: 7-14 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Apr 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 1998
  3. Primary completionApr 2004
  4. Study completionApr 2005

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
200 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00876057
Sponsor's protocol ID
2009-0102
Status last verified
Jun 2012
First submitted
3 Apr 2009
Last updated
11 Jun 2012
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Total abdominal hysterectomy and Subtotal abdominal hysterectomy in people with Hysterectomy, run by University Hospital, Linkoeping at 7 sites in Sweden.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Jun 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 7 sites in Sweden. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Psychological well-being (time frame: One year after surgery). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Jun 2012.

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