Clinical Performance of the GYNECARE PROLIFT + M* Pelvic Floor Repair System as a Device for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

May 5, 2014 updated by: Ethicon, Inc.

A Prospective, Multi-center Study to Evaluate the Clinical Performance of the GYNECARE PROLIFT + M* Pelvic Floor Repair System as a Device for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical performance of the PROLIFT system with a new lighter-weight mesh in repair of vaginal prolapse.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Vaginal prolapse (a feeling of bulge in the vagina) may cause some distressing symptoms such as loss of control of the bowel or bladder, and may also cause problems with women's sex life. There are a number of different surgical procedures which are used to repair prolapse. Sometimes a mesh is placed in the pelvis to support the weakened tissues. There is a lot of research going on to find the most suitable type of mesh to repair vaginal prolapse. The GYNECARE PROLIFT + M* Pelvic Floor Repair system is similar to a mesh already used for this procedure called ULTRAPRO*, but is lighter in weight. Currently, ULTRAPRO* is only approved for use in hernia repair and is not licensed for gynecological procedures. This study will be the first clinical investigation of this mesh in vaginal prolapse.

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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126

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Belgium
      • Genk, Belgium
        • Sint Lodewijkstraat 78
  • France
      • Lille, France, 59037
        • CHRU de Lille
  • Germany
      • Chemnitz, Germany, 09034
        • DRT Krankenhaus
      • Halle, Germany, 06097
        • Martin Luther University
      • Hameln, Germany, 31785
        • Kreiskrankenhaus
      • Tubingen, Germany, 72076
        • Universitätsklinik Tübingen
      • Vechta, Germany, D-49377
        • St. Marien-Hospital
  • Netherlands
      • Delft, Netherlands
        • Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

14 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Women over 18 with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse of ICS POP-Q Stage III or IV, suitable for surgical repair.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Candidates with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse of ICS POP-Q Stage III or IV, suitable for surgical repair. Perineal repair, vaginal hysterectomy and/or mid urethral sling procedures for incontinence may be performed concurrently.
  • Age > or = 18 years.
  • Agrees to participate in the study, including completion of all study-related procedures, evaluations and questionnaires, and documents this agreement by signing the Ethics Committee / IRB approved informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Additional surgical intervention for POP repair concurrent to the Gynecare Prolift+M procedure (e.g. paravaginal repair, sacrocolpopexy, colporrhaphy in a non-Gynecare Prolift+M treated compartment).
  • Previous repair of pelvic organ prolapse involving insertion of mesh.
  • Previous hysterectomy within 6 months of scheduled surgery.
  • Experimental drug or experimental medical device within 3 months prior to the planned procedure.
  • Active genital, urinary or systemic infection at the time of the surgical procedure. Surgery may be delayed in such subjects until the infection is cleared.
  • Coagulation disorder or on therapeutic anticoagulant therapy at the time of surgery.
  • History of any pelvic radiation therapy.
  • History of chemotherapy within 6 months of the planned procedure.
  • Systemic disease known to affect bladder or bowel function (e.g. Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, spinal cord injury or trauma).
  • Current evaluation or treatment for chronic pelvic pain (e.g. interstitial cystitis, endometriosis, coccydynia, vulvodynia).
  • Nursing or pregnant or intends future pregnancy.
  • In the investigator's opinion, any medical condition or psychiatric illness that could potentially be life threatening or affect their ability to complete the study visits according to this protocol.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

Group / Cohort

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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GYNECARE PROLIFT+M* Pelvic Floor Repair System
Device: GYNECARE PROLIFT+M* Pelvic Floor Repair System
Pre-shaped mesh implants made of GYNECARE GYNEMESH M composite mesh, comprised of absorbable polyglecaprone 25 monofilament fiber and nonabsorbable polypropylene monofilament fiber
Other Names:
  • ULTRAPRO* mesh

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) score
Time Frame: 12 months post-procedure
12 months post-procedure

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Summary of treated compartment ICS POP-Q stage
Time Frame: 3, 12, 24 and 36 months
3, 12, 24 and 36 months
Proportion of subjects with the leading edge within the hymen and without further re-intervention for POP
Time Frame: 12, 24 and 36 months
12, 24 and 36 months
Incidence of de novo prolapse (a post-operative prolapse)only in the untreated compartment, provided there was no pre-operative defect in that compartment
Time Frame: Procedure to 36 months
Procedure to 36 months
Mean scores and change from baseline in PFDI-20 scores, including sub scores (POPDI, CRADI and UDI
Time Frame: 3, 12, 24 and 36 months
3, 12, 24 and 36 months
Mean scores and change from baseline in PFIQ-7, including sub-scores (POPIQ, CRAIQ and UIQ).
Time Frame: 3, 12, 24 and 36 months
3, 12, 24 and 36 months
Days to return to normal activities (walking, driving, work, household activities and sexual intercourse)
Time Frame: 1, 3, and 12 months
1, 3, and 12 months
Assessment of sexual function using PISQ-12 (mean scores and change from baseline) in subjects sexually active at baseline
Time Frame: 12, 24 and 36 months
12, 24 and 36 months
Incidence of new onset dyspareunia, resolution or continuance of pre-existing dyspareunia
Time Frame: Baseline to 36 months
Baseline to 36 months
Adverse Events
Time Frame: Procedure to 36 months
Procedure to 36 months
Determination of any exposures/erosions including location
Time Frame: Procedure to 36 months
Procedure to 36 months
Summary of International Continence Society (ICS) Stages
Time Frame: 3, 24, and 36 months
3, 24, and 36 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Ethicon, Inc.

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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April 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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November 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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December 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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January 26, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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January 29, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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January 30, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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May 6, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 5, 2014

Last Verified

Last Verified

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May 1, 2014

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  • 300-07-006

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