A Preliminary Study Utilizing a Flexible Endoscope for Pelvic Culdoscopy (Culdo)

September 13, 2013 updated by: University of Arkansas
The culdoscopic approach will allow for equal or better visualization of female pelvic structures

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

2

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

  • United States
    • Arkansas
      • Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72205
        • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants will be selected from among women attending the gynecologic clinics or gynecologic oncology clinic of UAMS. Subjects from all races and ethnicities may participate. No children (aged <18 years) are to be enrolled.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female
  • Ages 18 to 70 years old
  • Ability to understand and give informed consent
  • Scheduled for diagnostic or therapeutic laparoscopy for a clinical indication
  • Presence of a uterus and at least one ovary at the initiation of the procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Documented culdesac mass
  • Inability to tolerate anesthesia
  • Documentation of positive urine pregnancy test
  • History of prior pelvic radiation
  • Scheduled for emergency laparoscopy
  • Any other medical or psychiatric condition that, in the opinion of the investigative team, will interfere with the ability of the participant to safely complete the study
  • History of significant non-compliance with previous therapy or unwillingness to return for follow up visits
  • Prior hysterectomy and/or bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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?

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Group 1 - Device
The principal Investigator and sub-investigators of this study will identify potential participants that attend the gynecologic oncology or gynecology clinics of UAMS. These subjects will have been scheduled for diagnostic or therapeutic laparoscopy. Based on the Inclusion Criteria and Exclusion Criteria of this study, women who are eligible for the study will be approached to participate.
Device: Flexible Endoscope

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Visualization of female pelvic structures using a flexible endoscope and a standard laparoscope will be compared.
Time Frame: 02/2010
02/2010

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Complications related to the procedures will be recorded and, if possible, attributed to one of the two techniques. If feasible, a comparison will be made between complications attributable to each approach.
Time Frame: 02/2010
02/2010

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Arkansas

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Alexander Burnett, MD, UAMS

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 19, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 19, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

February 20, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 16, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 13, 2013

Last Verified

September 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 99075

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