NCT00750035

Brief Summary

Background It is uncertain whether subtotal abdominal hysterectomy results in better bladder, bowel, or sexual function than total abdominal hysterectomy. Methods The investigators conducted a randomized, double-blind trial comparing total and subtotal abdominal hysterectomy in 279 women referred for hysterectomy because of benign disease; most of the women were premenopausal. The main outcomes were measures of bladder, bowel, and sexual function at 12 months. The investigators also evaluated postoperative complications.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
279

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 1996

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 1996

Completed
4.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2000

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2000

Completed
8.4 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 9, 2008

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 10, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

October 24, 2008

Status Verified

September 1, 2008

Enrollment Period

4.3 years

First QC Date

September 9, 2008

Last Update Submit

October 23, 2008

Conditions

Keywords

Total hysterectomysubtotal hysterectomyurinary functionbowel functionsexual functionQuality of lifePsychological function

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Main outcome measure was stress incontinence

    Completed

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Quality of life

    Completed

Study Arms (2)

1

EXPERIMENTAL

total abdominal hysterectomy and

Procedure: Total abdominal hysterectomy

2

EXPERIMENTAL

Subtotal hysterectomy

Procedure: Subtotal abdominal hysterectomy

Interventions

Total abdominal hysterectomy and Subtotal abdominal hysterectomy

1

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Women having abdominal hysterectomy for benign conditions of the uterus

You may not qualify if:

  • Suspected cancer
  • A body weight that exceeded 100 kg
  • Previous pelvic surgery
  • Known endometriosis
  • Abnormal cervical smears,
  • Symptomatic uterine prolapse
  • Symptomatic urinary incontinence

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

St George's Healthcare NHS Trust

London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Thakar R, Ayers S, Clarkson P, Stanton S, Manyonda I. Outcomes after total versus subtotal abdominal hysterectomy. N Engl J Med. 2002 Oct 24;347(17):1318-25. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa013336.

    PMID: 12397189BACKGROUND
  • Thakar R, Ayers S, Georgakapolou A, Clarkson P, Stanton S, Manyonda I. Hysterectomy improves quality of life and decreases psychiatric symptoms: a prospective and randomised comparison of total versus subtotal hysterectomy. BJOG. 2004 Oct;111(10):1115-20. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2004.00242.x.

    PMID: 15383114BACKGROUND
  • Thakar R, Ayers S, Srivastava R, Manyonda I. Removing the cervix at hysterectomy: an unnecessary intervention? Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Dec;112(6):1262-1269. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e31818f3bf5.

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 9, 2008

First Posted

September 10, 2008

Study Start

January 1, 1996

Primary Completion

April 1, 2000

Study Completion

April 1, 2000

Last Updated

October 24, 2008

Record last verified: 2008-09

Locations