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Sterilization Procedures for Women's Health (POPS Trial)

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Randa J Jalloul, MD
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Premenopausal women scheduled to undergo an elective sterilization surgery regardless of parity
Non-prolapsed uterus
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months post surgery
Awards & highlights

POPS Trial Summary

This trial is comparing 3 different ways to do a laparoscopic salpingectomy to see which is best for the patient in terms of experience, recovery, and satisfaction.

Who is the study for?
The POPS Trial is for premenopausal women who are planning to have elective sterilization surgery and can give written consent. Women with a non-prolapsed uterus are eligible, but those with conditions like rectal surgery history, suspected endometriosis or malignancy, infections, virginity or pregnancy cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
This study compares patient experiences after laparoscopic salpingectomy (tube removal for sterilization) done through three different surgical methods: traditional laparoscopy, single-site laparoscopy, and V-Notes surgery. It aims to assess recovery quality, preferences and satisfaction.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While the trial's description does not specify side effects, typical risks of these surgeries may include pain at the incision site, bleeding, infection risk post-surgery and potential complications related to anesthesia.

POPS Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am a premenopausal woman planning to have sterilization surgery.
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My uterus is in its normal position.

POPS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months post surgery
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months post surgery for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Quality of recovery after surgery as assessed by the Quality of Recovery (QOR-40 )questionnaire
Secondary outcome measures
Change in sexual function as assessed by the Short version of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)
Cosmesis as assessed by the Body Image Questionnaire
Pain as assessed by the Dynamic Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
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POPS Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Route C:V-Notes surgery"Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Route B: Single site laparoscopyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: Route A: Traditional laparoscopyActive Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonLead Sponsor
902 Previous Clinical Trials
320,789 Total Patients Enrolled
Randa J Jalloul, MDPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
1 Previous Clinical Trials
76 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Single site laparoscopy (Procedure) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05518175 — N/A
Female Infertility Research Study Groups: Route A: Traditional laparoscopy, Route B: Single site laparoscopy, Route C:V-Notes surgery"
Female Infertility Clinical Trial 2023: Single site laparoscopy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05518175 — N/A
Single site laparoscopy (Procedure) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05518175 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there still opportunities to take part in this research?

"Currently, this particular clinical trial is not searching for any new patients. This can be ascertained from the data on clinicaltrials.gov which was last edited in late August of 2022. In its stead, there are 247 other medical studies actively recruiting volunteers now."

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Are seniors allowed to enroll in this research initiative?

"This trial is only available to individuals aged between 18 and 55. If patients are under 18 or over 65, they may be able to take part in the 14 trials tailored for minors or 33 specialized studies catered towards seniors."

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What are the prerequisites for individuals to be involved with this experiment?

"To be approved for this clinical research, potential participants must present with female infertility and have an age range between 18-55. The team is currently recruiting up to 150 individuals."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Texas
Louisiana
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
3+
~41 spots leftby Sep 2024