- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Klinisk utprøving NCT07625852
Impact of Vertical vs. Transverse Closure on Outcomes of Laparoscopic Correction of Isthmocele
Laparoscopic repair of Isthmocele aims to restore the anatomical integrity and physiological function of the lower uterine segment.
- Vertical Closure: This technique involves closing the defect along the longitudinal axis of the uterus. Proponents suggest it may be more anatomically aligned with the muscle fibers of the lower uterine segment, potentially leading to stronger scar formation and reduced tension.
- Transverse Closure: This technique involves closing the defect perpendicular to the long axis of the uterus. This approach is more commonly used during primary cesarean sections.
Arguments for transverse closure in isthmocele repair include familiarity for surgeons and potentially less shortening of the lower uterine segment.
However, the actual impact of these different closure methods on long-term outcomes such as defect recurrence, scar integrity, and fertility, remains largely unexplored in a randomized controlled trial setting.
Studieoversikt
Status
Forhold
Intervensjon / Behandling
Detaljert beskrivelse
Isthmocele, also known as a cesarean scar defect (CSD), is a common complication following cesarean section, characterized by a myometrial defect at the site of the hysterotomy scar. It can lead to various symptoms including abnormal uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, and infertility.
Laparoscopic repair aims to restore the anatomical integrity and physiological function of the lower uterine segment.
- Vertical Closure: This technique involves closing the defect along the longitudinal axis of the uterus. Proponents suggest it may be more anatomically aligned with the muscle fibers of the lower uterine segment, potentially leading to stronger scar formation and reduced tension.
- Transverse Closure: This technique involves closing the defect perpendicular to the long axis of the uterus. This approach is more commonly used during primary cesarean sections.
Arguments for transverse closure in isthmocele repair include familiarity for surgeons and potentially less shortening of the lower uterine segment.
However, the actual impact of these different closure methods on long-term outcomes such as defect recurrence, scar integrity, and fertility, remains largely unexplored in a randomized controlled trial setting.
Studietype
Registrering (Antatt)
Fase
- Ikke aktuelt
Deltakelseskriterier
Kvalifikasjonskriterier
Alder som er kvalifisert for studier
- Voksen
Tar imot friske frivillige
Beskrivelse
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women aged 18-45 years.
- Diagnosis of symptomatic isthmocele confirmed by transvaginal ultrasound (myometrial thickness at the defect < 2.5 mm).
- History of at least one prior cesarean section.
- Symptoms attributable to isthmocele (e.g., abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, secondary infertility).
- Desire for surgical correction of isthmocele.
- Ability to understand and provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Asymptomatic isthmocele.
- Active pelvic infection or malignancy.
- Significant medical comorbidities contraindicating laparoscopic surgery.
- Coagulopathy.
- Known uterine anomalies (e.g., bicornuate uterus).
- Pregnancy at the time of recruitment.
- Inability to comply with follow-up protocol.
Studieplan
Hvordan er studiet utformet?
Designdetaljer
- Primært formål: Behandling
- Tildeling: Randomisert
- Intervensjonsmodell: Parallell tildeling
- Masking: Enkelt
Våpen og intervensjoner
Deltakergruppe / Arm |
Intervensjon / Behandling |
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Aktiv komparator: Vertical Closure Group
The hysterotomy defect will be closed in two layers using interrupted or continuous sutures along the longitudinal axis of the uterus
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The hysterotomy defect will be closed in two layers using interrupted or continuous sutures along the longitudinal axis of the uterus
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Aktiv komparator: Transverse Closure Group
The hysterotomy defect will be closed in two layers using interrupted or continuous sutures perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the uterus
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The hysterotomy defect will be closed in two layers using interrupted or continuous sutures perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the uterus
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Hva måler studien?
Primære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Tiltaksbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Postoperative lower uterine segment scar thickness
Tidsramme: 6 and 12 months post-surgery using transvaginal ultrasound
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To evaluate the thickness of the lower uterine segment scar at 6 and 12 months post-surgery using transvaginal ultrasound
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6 and 12 months post-surgery using transvaginal ultrasound
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Samarbeidspartnere og etterforskere
Sponsor
Studierekorddatoer
Studer hoveddatoer
Studiestart (Antatt)
Primær fullføring (Antatt)
Studiet fullført (Antatt)
Datoer for studieregistrering
Først innsendt
Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene
Først lagt ut (Faktiske)
Oppdateringer av studieposter
Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)
Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene
Sist bekreftet
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- 1704-9-2025
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