NCT01329796

Brief Summary

Endometriosis is a disease of unknown aetiology that can cause severe dysmenorrhea. An altered immune system with elevated levels of cytokines in the peritoneal fluid as well as increased density of nerve fibres, might explain the pathophysiology of dysmenorrhea in endometriosis patients. Lignocaine has anti-inflammatory properties and exerts effect on nerve endings and intra peritoneal macrophages. Pertubation with lignocaine might represent an alternative treatment for endometriosis related dysmenorrhea and avoids the side-effects related to hormonal treatments. A double blind randomized clinical trial, was carried out to evaluate pertubation with lignocaine as a therapy for dysmenorrhea.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
42

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2007

Typical duration for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

3 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2007

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2009

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2010

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 4, 2011

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 6, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

April 6, 2011

Status Verified

April 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

April 4, 2011

Last Update Submit

April 5, 2011

Conditions

Keywords

dysmenorrhea,pelvic paindyspareuniaendometriosis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Pain-questionnaire (validated for endometriosis) supplemented with VAS-scale.

    The pain-questionnaire will be filled out: first time during the first period after inclusion in the study (1st menstruation prior to study treatments=baseline for evaluation) and thereafter during 2nd, 3rd, 4 th, 7th, 10th and 13th menstrual periods.

    After three pertubations

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Quality of life-questionnaire (validated), EHP-30

    At the 7th menstruation i.e. after approximately 6 months.

Study Arms (2)

Pertubation with Endole® (lignocaine)

EXPERIMENTAL

Three treatments were to be given preovulatory at cycle day 6-12 in three sequential menstrual cycles.

Drug: Lignocaine

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Pertubation with Ringer solution, given preovulatory at cycle day 6-12 in three sequential menstrual cycles.

Drug: Ringers Solution

Interventions

Intrauterine flushing, pertubation, three treatments given preovulatory at cycle day 6-12 in three sequential menstrual cycles.

Also known as: Lidocaine
Pertubation with Endole® (lignocaine)

Intrauterine flushing, pertubation, given preovulatory at cycle day 6-12 in three sequential menstrual cycles.

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age \> 20 years
  • endometriosis verified by laparoscopy
  • dysmenorrhea or pelvic pain defined as a pain-score of \>50 mm (VAS)
  • normal Fallopian tubes
  • regular menstrual cycles 21-35 days
  • treatment with oral contraceptives (OC) ongoing \> 1 month and continued during the trial
  • previous hormonal treatment discontinued \> 1 month (OC, gestagens) and \> 6 months (GnRH)
  • no wish for pregnancy during the study
  • normal Pap-smear
  • negative Chlamydia-test
  • negative pregnancy-test
  • informed consent given and signed

You may not qualify if:

  • Continuous treatment with medication that may increase risk for infection - clinical signs of pelvic inflammatory disease
  • hyperreactivity to local anesthesia
  • fibroids \> 2 cm
  • ongoing treatment with GnRH-analog
  • ongoing continuous treatment with high dose gestagens
  • pregnancy
  • peritubal adhesions
  • occluded Fallopian tubes
  • inability to understand information or comply with the study procedures
  • participation in a clinical study within one year before the present study
  • any disease or laboratory finding considered of importance by the investigator not to include the patient

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (3)

Läkargruppen Victoria Söderhallarna 120

Stockholm, Stockholm County, 118 72, Sweden

Location

Karolinska Institute, Fertility Unit, K59 Karolinska University Hospital at Huddinge

Stockholm, Stockholm County, 141 86, Sweden

Location

Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Danderyd Hospital

Stockholm, Stockholm County, 182 88, Sweden

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Wickstrom K, Edelstam G. Minimal clinically important difference for pain on the VAS scale and the relation to quality of life in women with endometriosis. Sex Reprod Healthc. 2017 Oct;13:35-40. doi: 10.1016/j.srhc.2017.05.004. Epub 2017 May 25.

  • Wickstrom K, Spira J, Edelstam G. Serum concentration of lignocaine after pertubation: an observational study. Drugs R D. 2013 Sep;13(3):235-9. doi: 10.1007/s40268-013-0022-8.

  • Wickstrom K, Bruse C, Sjosten A, Spira J, Edelstam G. Pertubation with lignocaine as a new treatment of dysmenorrhea due to endometriosis: a randomized controlled trial. Hum Reprod. 2012 Mar;27(3):695-701. doi: 10.1093/humrep/der434. Epub 2012 Jan 9.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

EndometriosisDysmenorrheaPelvic PainDyspareunia

Interventions

LidocaineRinger's Solution

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genital Diseases, FemaleFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesGenital DiseasesMenstruation DisturbancesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsGenital Diseases, MaleSexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalMale Urogenital DiseasesSexual Dysfunctions, PsychologicalMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AcetanilidesAnilidesAmidesOrganic ChemicalsAniline CompoundsAminesIsotonic SolutionsSolutionsPharmaceutical Preparations

Study Officials

  • Karin Wickström, MD

    Danderyd Hospital, SE-182 88 Stockholm, Sweden

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Greta Edelstam, MD

    Karolinska University Hospital at Huddinge SE-141 86 Stockholm, Sweden

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 4, 2011

First Posted

April 6, 2011

Study Start

March 1, 2007

Primary Completion

June 1, 2009

Study Completion

March 1, 2010

Last Updated

April 6, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-04

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