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Endometrial CancerNCT07250178

ONSD as an ICP Marker in vNOTES and TLH

A study testing vNOTES and TLH in people with Endometrial Cancer and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Patients undergoing conventional total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) are typically placed in the Trendelenburg position with intraabdominal carbon dioxide (CO₂) insufflation. These factors may contribute to intraoperative complications such as lymphedema, impaired pulmonary function, and increased intracranial… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years, women only
What is being tested?
vNOTES and TLH
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
66 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
27 Nov 2025to 5 Jan 2026
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 75 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • voluntary participation,
  • elective laparoscopic hysterectomy scheduled by gynecology-oncology specialists,
  • ASA physical status I-II

Who cannot join

  • included unwillingness to participate,
  • emergency surgery,
  • age <18 years,
  • prior major pelvic or abdominal surgery,
  • ASA ≥III,
  • Chronic pulmonary disease, pulmonary hypertension, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, intracranial pathology (mass, hydrocephalus, optic neuritis), prior ocular or intracranial surgery, cardiac failure (EF <40%), active infection, or systemic inflammatory diseases other than malignancy.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital

    Diyarbakır, Outside of the US, 21070

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Effect of Surgical Approach on Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter as a Surrogate Marker of Intracranial Pressure: A Comparison Between vNOTES and Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Patients undergoing conventional total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) are typically placed in the Trendelenburg position with intraabdominal carbon dioxide (CO₂) insufflation. These factors may contribute to intraoperative complications such as lymphedema, impaired pulmonary function, and increased intracranial pressure.

Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES), a novel minimally invasive technique, provides retroperitoneal or transperitoneal access through the vaginal route and offers the potential for shorter operative times and lower intraabdominal pressure requirements.

This study aims to evaluate whether the vNOTES technique can reduce intraoperative and postoperative complications compared with TLH. Particular attention will be given to hemodynamic parameters and changes in optic nerve sheath diameter as an indirect indicator of intracranial pressure.

Read the detailed description

This study is designed as a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial conducted at the Gynecologic Oncology Clinic of Health Sciences University Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital. Eligible patients will be women between 18 and 75 years of age, classified as ASA I-II, who are scheduled for elective laparoscopic hysterectomy for gynecologic oncology indications. The study protocol will be initiated after approval by the institutional ethics committee, and written informed consent will be obtained from all participants.

Group vNOTES: Following vaginal exposure with a speculum under general anesthesia, entry will be performed through the posterior vaginal fornix. After posterior colpotomy, the vNOTES port system will be inserted. Pneumoperitoneum will be established with CO₂ insufflation at a maximum pressure of 15 mmHg. The operation will be performed using an endoscopic camera and working channels.

Group TLH: Under general anesthesia, pneumoperitoneum will be created via an umbilical trocar (maximum pressure15 mmHg), followed by placement of 2-3 additional trocars in the lower abdomen. A standard total laparoscopic hysterectomy will then be performed.

Demographic and perioperative data will be collected, including age, diagnosis, ASA score, anesthesia and surgery duration, intraoperative blood loss (by suction and sponge count), total intravenous fluids, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, end-tidal CO₂, intra-abdominal pressure, and ventilatory parameters (PEEP, peak and plateau airway pressures).

The primary outcome will be changes in optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD), measured by ultrasonography at predefined time points as a surrogate marker of intracranial pressure:

T0: before induction of anesthesia

T1: at 10 minutes after Trendelenburg positioning and insufflation

T2: at 30 minutes

T3: at 60 minutes

T4: at 90 minutes

T5: 10 minutes after desufflation and return to neutral position

All ONSD measurements will be performed intraoperatively by a trained anesthesiologist using standardized ultrasound techniques. Hemodynamic and ventilatory parameters will be recorded at 10-minute intervals.

Secondary outcomes will include arterial blood gas analysis, postoperative complications (such as nausea, vomiting, delirium, headache, dizziness, and diplopia), and recovery variables (time to ambulation, return of bowel function, oral intake, and hospital stay).

Among the parameters measured, ONSD evaluation via ultrasound is specific to the study and non-invasive, adding no risk or cost to the patient. All other parameters are part of routine intraoperative monitoring. Data collection will be carried out in the operating room by anesthesiologists and trained ICU/gynecologic oncology nurses.

The investigators hypothesize that the vNOTES approach, due to its shorter operative duration, reduced Trendelenburg requirements, and lower intraabdominal insufflation pressures, will result in less pronounced increases in ONSD compared with TLH. This may lead to greater intraoperative stability and reduced postoperative complications, thereby providing valuable evidence for optimizing surgical strategies in gynecologic oncology.

Being tested
vNOTES, TLH
Keywords
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, vNOTES, Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter, Intracranial Pressure
Medical subject headings
Endometrial Neoplasms, Metrorrhagia, Myofibroma

What participants receive

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

  • vNOTESProcedure or surgery

    vNOTES: In the vNOTES group, the surgery was performed using a transvaginal approach with a self-retaining vaginal port. Following colpotomy, CO₂ insufflation was applied through the vaginal port, ensuring intra-abdominal pressure did not exceed 15 mmHg. The procedure involved occlusion and ligation of the uterine artery under direct endoscopic visualization, followed by sampling through the vaginal route. Pneumoperitoneum was released before closing the vaginal vault. The uterus was then removed through the vaginal route.

  • TLHProcedure or surgery

    In the TLH group, the surgical procedure was performed under standard laparoscopic conditions using a 10 mm umbilical camera port and two 5 mm accessory trocars. CO₂ insufflation was initiated to maintain intra-abdominal pressure below 15 mmHg. The uterus is dissected using a bipolar vessel sealing device, and the specimen is removed transvaginally. The vaginal cuff and abdominal trocar entries are sutured laparoscopically under direct visualization.

Study groups in NCT07250178
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
vNOTES Hysterectomy for Assessment of Intraoperative Optic Nerve Sheath DiameterExperimentalVajinal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES): In the vNOTES group, the surgery was performed using a transvaginal approach with a self-retaining vaginal port. Following colpotomy, CO₂ insufflation was applied through the vaginal port, ensuring intra-abdominal pressure did not exceed 15 mmHg. The procedure involved occlusion and ligation of the uterine artery under direct endoscopic visualization, followed by sampling through the vaginal route. Pneumoperitoneum was released before closing the vaginal vault. The uterus was then removed through the vaginal route.
Receives: Procedure: vNOTES
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Assessment of Intraoperative Optic Nerve Sheath DiameterActive comparatorTotal laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH): In the TLH group, the surgical procedure was performed under standard laparoscopic conditions using a 10 mm umbilical camera port and two 5 mm accessory trocars. CO₂ insufflation was initiated to maintain intra-abdominal pressure below 15 mmHg. The uterus is dissected using a bipolar vessel sealing device, and the specimen is removed transvaginally. The vaginal cuff and abdominal trocar entries are sutured laparoscopically under direct visualization.
Receives: Procedure: TLH

What is being measured

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

  1. Optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) measured

    All measurements were performed using a high-resolution ultrasound device equipped with a 7-13 MHz linear probe. The ultrasound gain and depth settings were standardized for all patients (depth: 4-5 cm; focus: at the level of the optic disc). Patient Position: Measurements were obtained with patients in the supine position. The eyes were kept closed, and sterile ultrasound gel was applied without exerting pressure on the globe. The probe was gently placed on the upper eyelid, and measurements were taken in the transverse plane. The optic nerve sheath diameter was measured 3 mm distal to the optic disc, from outer edge to outer edge (outer-to-outer).

    Measured: From baseline (before induction) to 10, 30, 60, and 90 minutes after Trendelenburg and CO₂ insufflation, and 10 minutes after desufflation.

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Blood pressure measurement

    Systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure measurements will be recorded by invasive arterial monitoring.

    Measured: It will be recorded 10 minutes before induction of anesthesia and every 15 minutes after intubation until the end of the operation.

  2. Measurement of heart rate

    The number of heart beats per minute obtained by electrocardiographic monitoring

    Measured: It will be recorded 10 minutes before induction of anesthesia and every 15 minutes after intubation until the end of the operation.

  3. intraabdominal pressure

    The pressure inside the abdominal cavity during CO₂ insufflation.

    Measured: It will be recorded 10 minutes before induction of anesthesia and every 15 minutes after intubation until the end of the operation.

  4. end-tidal CO₂ (EtCO₂)

    The partial pressure of CO₂ at end-expiration measured by capnography

    Measured: It will be recorded 10 minutes before induction of anesthesia and every 15 minutes after intubation until the end of the operation.

  5. peak airway pressure

    The highest pressure reached in the airways during inspiration under mechanical ventilation.

    Measured: It will be recorded 10 minutes before induction of anesthesia and every 15 minutes after intubation until the end of the operation.

  6. Nausea-vomiting

    Questioning about the presence/absence of nausea and/or vomiting in the postoperative period

    Measured: During the 24 hours postoperative period

  7. dizziness

    Questioning about the presence/absence of dizzines the postoperative period

    Measured: During the 24 hours postoperative period

  8. diplopia

    Questioning about the presence/absence of diplopia the postoperative period

    Measured: During the 24 hours postoperative period

  9. Incidence of Postoperative Headache

    The incidence of postoperative headache will be recorded within the first 24 hours after surgery. Headache will be assessed by direct patient questioning and documented as present or absent.

    Measured: Within the first 24 hours postoperatively

Timeline

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

  1. First posted26 Nov 2025
  2. Study start27 Nov 2025
  3. Primary completion2 Jan 2026
  4. Study completion5 Jan 2026

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
This is a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial with a parallel assignment design. Eligible patients undergoing elective laparoscopic hysterectomy will be randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to either the vNOTES group or the TLH group. Randomization will be performed using a computer-generated sequence, and allocation concealment will be maintained with sealed opaque envelopes. Each participant will receive only one surgical intervention.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
66 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07250178
Sponsor's protocol ID
09/05/2025-627
Status last verified
Jan 2026
First submitted
18 Nov 2025
Last updated
7 Jan 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: De-identified individual participant data (IPD), including baseline demographic variables and primary/secondary outcome measures, will be shared.

Publications

  • Guloglu H, Cetinkaya D, Oge T, Bilir A. Evaluation of the effect of trendelenburg position duration on intracranial pressure in laparoscopic hysterectomies using ultrasonographic optic nerve sheath diameter measurements. BMC Anesthesiol. 2024 Jul 15;24(1):238. doi: 10.1186/s12871-024-02624-4.

    PubMed 39010013

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing vNOTES and TLH in people with Endometrial Cancer and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 3 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 7 Jan 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?

Optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) measured (time frame: From baseline (before induction) to 10, 30, 60, and 90 minutes after Trendelenburg and CO₂ insufflation, and 10 minutes after desufflation.). 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 NCT07250178, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 7 Jan 2026.

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