NCT01578759

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of performing a randomized clinical trial evaluating the effect of salpingectomy (removal of the fallopian tubes) during laparoscopic hysterectomy on ovarian function. The hypothesis is that removal of the tubes can prevent diseases of the fallopian tubes such as infection, hydrosalpinx (fluid-filled tubes)and additional invasive procedures such as further imaging work-ups and further surgery related to the tubes.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2012

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

April 1, 2012

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 11, 2012

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 17, 2012

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

April 25, 2017

Status Verified

October 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

1.5 years

First QC Date

April 11, 2012

Last Update Submit

April 21, 2017

Conditions

Keywords

ovarian function tests

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change from baseline in ovarian function as measured by Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)

    AMH blood samples collected prior to surgery at day 1 (the day of the surgery) and at 1 and 3 months after day 1.

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Patient demographics

    Prior to surgery

  • Patient surgical outcomes

    Postoperatively on day 1

Study Arms (2)

Salpingectomy group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will have their fallopian tubes removed.

Procedure: Salpingectomy

No Salpingectomy Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this group will not have their fallopian tubes removed.

Interventions

SalpingectomyPROCEDURE

Removal of the fallopian tubes

Salpingectomy group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 45 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Women ages 18-45 scheduled for laparoscopic hysterectomy with planned preservation of both ovaries.

You may not qualify if:

  • Carrier for the gene that codes for breast cancer type 1 susceptibility protein (BRCA1) or the gene that codes for breast cancer type 2 susceptibility protein (BRCA 2).
  • Personal history of gynecologic cancer
  • Pregnancy
  • Non-English speaking
  • Unable to provide informed consent

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Division of Advanced Laparoscopy and Pelvic Pain, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Findley AD, Siedhoff MT, Hobbs KA, Steege JF, Carey ET, McCall CA, Steiner AZ. Short-term effects of salpingectomy during laparoscopic hysterectomy on ovarian reserve: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Fertil Steril. 2013 Dec;100(6):1704-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.07.1997. Epub 2013 Aug 29.

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Salpingectomy

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Gynecologic Surgical ProceduresUrogenital Surgical ProceduresSurgical Procedures, Operative

Study Officials

  • Austin Findley, MD

    University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 11, 2012

First Posted

April 17, 2012

Study Start

April 1, 2012

Primary Completion

October 1, 2013

Study Completion

October 1, 2013

Last Updated

April 25, 2017

Record last verified: 2014-10

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