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Uterine FibroidsLUSTORNCT01750008

Laparoscopic Uterine Sparing Techniques Outcomes and Reinterventions

A study testing Global Fibroid Ablation and Myomectomy in people with Uterine Fibroids and Myomas, run by Acessa Health, Inc. at 1 site in Germany.

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 compare the outcomes of two uterine-conserving treatment alternatives for symptomatic uterine fibroids: laparoscopic myomectomy (LM) and global fibroid ablation (GFA) using the Halt System. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Uterine Fibroids, Myomas
What is being tested?
Global Fibroid Ablation and Myomectomy
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
51 participants
Where
1 siteGermany
Study dates
Nov 2012to Jun 2018
Phase
Interventional
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 to 55 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Are ≥ 18 years old and menstruating
  • Have symptomatic uterine fibroids
  • Have a uterine size ≤16 gestational weeks as determined by pelvic exam
  • Have fibroids that are less than 10 cm in any diameter
  • Desire uterine conservation
  • Have had a normal Papanicolaou test (PAP smear) (i.e. PAP I or PAP II) at the latest pre-study examination and no longer than 36 months before study entry.
  • Are willing and able to comply with all study tests, procedures, and assessment tools
  • Are capable of providing informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • Have contraindications for laparoscopic surgery and/or general anesthesia.
  • Are expected to be high risk for, or are known to have, significant intra-abdominal adhesions (defined as adhesions that would require extensive dissection to mobilize and view all surfaces of the uterus)
  • Patients requiring major elective concomitant procedures (e.g., hernia repair, hysteroscopic resection, endometrial ablation, uterine artery ligation, etc.) that could confound the results of the study
  • Are pregnant or lactating
  • Have taken any depot Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRh agonist within three months prior to the screening procedures
  • Have an implanted intrauterine or fallopian tube device for contraception that cannot or will not be removed at least ten days prior to treatment
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  • Have chronic pelvic pain not due to uterine fibroids
  • Have known or suspected endometriosis or adenomyosis
  • Have active or history of pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Have a history of, or evidence of, gynecologic malignancy or pre-malignancy within the past five years
  • Have had pelvic radiation
  • Have a non-uterine pelvic mass over 3 cm
  • Have a cervical myoma
  • Have one or more completely intracavitary submucous fibroids (Type 0) or only Type 0/1 submucous fibroids that are better treated via hysteroscopic methods
  • In the medical judgment of the investigator should not participate in the study
  • Are not willing to be randomized to treatment.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Germany1 site
  • Tubingen University Hospital

    Tübingen, 72074

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About this study

Official title: The LUSTOR (Laparoscopic Uterine Sparing Techniques Outcomes and Reinterventions)Trial

The purpose of this study is to compare the outcomes of two uterine-conserving treatment alternatives for symptomatic uterine fibroids: laparoscopic myomectomy (LM) and global fibroid ablation (GFA) using the Halt System. Laparoscopic ultrasound (LUS) is a standard step prior to the GFA procedure but has not been a standard step prior to LM. Incorporating laparoscopic ultrasound as a first step prior to both treatments allows the surgeon to have equal access to valuable imaging information and to plan treatment accordingly. By randomizing the subject immediately after laparoscopic ultrasound, selection bias toward one treatment or the other following the LUS is eliminated.

Being tested
Global Fibroid Ablation, Myomectomy
Keywords
Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids, Menorrhagia, Heavy Bleeding, Myomas, Radiofrequency Ablation, RFA, Leiomyoma, Fibroids
Medical subject headings
Leiomyoma, Myoma, Menorrhagia

What participants receive

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

  • Global Fibroid AblationProcedure or surgery

    Also called Halt Procedure, Acessa Procedure

  • MyomectomyProcedure or surgery

Study groups in NCT01750008
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Global Fibroid AblationOtherGlobal Fibroid Ablation
Receives: Procedure: Global Fibroid Ablation
Laparoscopic MyomectomyOtherMyomectomy via laparoscopy
Receives: Procedure: Myomectomy

What is being measured

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

  1. Compare the mean time of hospitalization following laparoscopic treatment of fibroids by myomectomy or GFA

    Capture and compare hospitalization time expressed as the number of hours from induction of anesthesia to discharge from hospital.

    Measured: From admission to the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 3 days

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Compare and contrast post-treatment readmission and reintervention rate

    Compare incidence of post discharge readmission within 1 month of procedure and rate of reintervention for fibroid-related symptoms up to 60 months post procedure

    Measured: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months post treatment

  2. Compare and Contrast peri and post procedural safety including procedural blood loss and complications

    Compare intraoperative blood loss and rate of procedural-related complications up to 60 months post treatment

    Measured: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months post-treatment

  3. Compare and contrast recovery rate

    Compare how many days it takes to return-to-work and to normal activities of daily living.

    Measured: Discharge from hospital up to an average of 5 weeks post treatment

  4. Compare and Contrast post-treatment changes in fibroid symptom severity.

    Compare Baseline fibroid related symptoms to 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months post treatment

    Measured: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months post-treatment

  5. Compare and contrast post-treatment patient satisfaction

    Compare the overall subject treatment outcome and satisfaction evaluation

    Measured: 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months post-treatment

  6. Compare and Contrast post-treatment changes in menstrual status.

    Compare Baseline menstrual impact to 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months post treatment.

    Measured: Baseline, 3, 6 ,12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months post treatment

  7. Compare and Contrast post-treatment changes concerning health-related quality-of-life.

    Compare Baseline general health outcome to 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months post treatment.

    Measured: Baseline, 3, 6 ,12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months post treatment

Timeline

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

  1. First posted17 Dec 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2012
  3. Primary completionSep 2013
  4. Study completionJun 2018

Resources

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Study compares two laparoscopic interventions for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
51 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01750008
Sponsor's protocol ID
CP-00-0018
Acronym
LUSTOR
Status last verified
Nov 2018
First submitted
11 Dec 2012
Last updated
20 Nov 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Spies JB, Coyne K, Guaou Guaou N, Boyle D, Skyrnarz-Murphy K, Gonzalves SM. The UFS-QOL, a new disease-specific symptom and health-related quality of life questionnaire for leiomyomata. Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Feb;99(2):290-300. doi: 10.1016/s0029-7844(01)01702-1.

    PubMed 11814511
  • Twijnstra AR, Kolkman W, Trimbos-Kemper GC, Jansen FW. Implementation of advanced laparoscopic surgery in gynecology: national overview of trends. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2010 Jul-Aug;17(4):487-92. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2010.03.010. Epub 2010 May 14.

    PubMed 20471917
  • Viswanathan M, Hartmann K, McKoy N, Stuart G, Rankins N, Thieda P, Lux LJ, Lohr KN. Management of uterine fibroids: an update of the evidence. Evid Rep Technol Assess (Full Rep). 2007 Jul;(154):1-122.

    PubMed 18288885
  • Holzer A, Jirecek ST, Illievich UM, Huber J, Wenzl RJ. Laparoscopic versus open myomectomy: a double-blind study to evaluate postoperative pain. Anesth Analg. 2006 May;102(5):1480-4. doi: 10.1213/01.ane.0000204321.85599.0d.

    PubMed 16632830
  • Parker WH, Iacampo K, Long T. Uterine rupture after laparoscopic removal of a pedunculated myoma. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2007 May-Jun;14(3):362-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2006.10.024.

    PubMed 17478371
  • Banas T, Klimek M, Fugiel A, Skotniczny K. Spontaneous uterine rupture at 35 weeks' gestation, 3 years after laparoscopic myomectomy, without signs of fetal distress. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2005 Dec;31(6):527-30. doi: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2005.00331.x.

    PubMed 16343253
  • Mara M, Maskova J, Fucikova Z, Kuzel D, Belsan T, Sosna O. Midterm clinical and first reproductive results of a randomized controlled trial comparing uterine fibroid embolization and myomectomy. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2008 Jan-Feb;31(1):73-85. doi: 10.1007/s00270-007-9195-2. Epub 2007 Oct 18.

    PubMed 17943348
  • Manyonda IT, Bratby M, Horst JS, Banu N, Gorti M, Belli AM. Uterine artery embolization versus myomectomy: impact on quality of life--results of the FUME (Fibroids of the Uterus: Myomectomy versus Embolization) Trial. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2012 Jun;35(3):530-6. doi: 10.1007/s00270-011-0228-5. Epub 2011 Jul 20.

    PubMed 21773858
  • Munro MG, Critchley HO, Broder MS, Fraser IS; FIGO Working Group on Menstrual Disorders. FIGO classification system (PALM-COEIN) for causes of abnormal uterine bleeding in nongravid women of reproductive age. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2011 Apr;113(1):3-13. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2010.11.011. Epub 2011 Feb 22.

    PubMed 21345435
  • Bushnell DM, Martin ML, Moore KA, Richter HE, Rubin A, Patrick DL. Menorrhagia Impact Questionnaire: assessing the influence of heavy menstrual bleeding on quality of life. Curr Med Res Opin. 2010 Dec;26(12):2745-55. doi: 10.1185/03007995.2010.532200. Epub 2010 Nov 3.

    PubMed 21043553
  • Hartung J, Knapp G. On tests of the overall treatment effect in meta-analysis with normally distributed responses. Stat Med. 2001 Jun 30;20(12):1771-82. doi: 10.1002/sim.791.

    PubMed 11406840
  • Levine DJ, Harris M, Berman JM, Macer J, Abbott K, Lee BB. Leiomyoma assessment by intra-abdominal ultrasound compared to preoperative ultrasound and preoperative magnetic imaging. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2011;18(suppl):S1.

  • Moss JG, Cooper KG, Khaund A, Murray LS, Murray GD, Wu O, Craig LE, Lumsden MA. Randomised comparison of uterine artery embolisation (UAE) with surgical treatment in patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids (REST trial): 5-year results. BJOG. 2011 Jul;118(8):936-44. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.02952.x. Epub 2011 Apr 12.

    PubMed 21481151
  • U.S. Valuation of the EuroQoL EQ-5D Health States. December 2005. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gove/rice/EQ5Dproj.htm

  • Chudnoff SG, Berman JM, Levine DJ, Harris M, Guido RS, Banks E. Outpatient procedure for the treatment and relief of symptomatic uterine myomas. Obstet Gynecol. 2013 May;121(5):1075-1082. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e31828b7962.

    PubMed 23635746

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Global Fibroid Ablation and Myomectomy in people with Uterine Fibroids and Myomas, run by Acessa Health, Inc. at 1 site in Germany.

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 8 inclusion and 16 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 20 Nov 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Germany. 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.

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?

Compare the mean time of hospitalization following laparoscopic treatment of fibroids by myomectomy or GFA (time frame: From admission to the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 3 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01750008, which also lists 23 linked publications.

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 20 Nov 2018.

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