Status:
COMPLETED
Mesh Repair of Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
Lead Sponsor:
Tampere University
Conditions:
Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
Eligibility:
FEMALE
50+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether reenforcement with polypropylen mesh compared with traditional anterior colporrhaphy for anterior vaginal wall prolapse results in fewer recurrences.
Detailed Description
Anterior vaginal wall prolapse is the most common type of pelvic organ prolapse in postmenopausal women. This anatomic defect has traditionally been repaired with anterior colporrhaphy plication, a se...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Postmenopausal women with symptomatic anterior vaginal wall prolapse to the hymen or beyond when under strain and referred for reconstructive pelvic surgery
Exclusion
- an apical defect indicating concomitant vaginal fixation, or stress urinary incontinence necessitating surgery, or her main symptomatic prolapse component was in the posterior vaginal wall.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
May 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
202 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00420225
Start Date
April 1 2003
End Date
May 1 2008
Last Update
January 11 2007
Active Locations (1)
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Tampere University Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Tampere, Finland, 33521