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Studies on the H Pipelle, a New Device for Endometrial Sampling at Hysteroscopy

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Registration Number
NCT00755651
Lead Sponsor
Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
Brief Summary

The investigators have developed a novel instrument for taking endometrial biopsies at no touch (vaginoscopic) hysterectomy which avoids the need to instrument the vagina with speculums and tenaculums, and also avoids the possible need for cervical dilatation. The investigators wish to study the ease of use and efficacy of the new device compared with traditional techniques of endometrial sampling at hysteroscopy.

Detailed Description

We have developed a novel instrument for taking endometrial biopsies at no touch (vaginoscopic) hysterectomy which avoids the need to instrument the vagina with speculums and tenaculums, and also avoids the possible need for cervical dilatation. We wish to study the ease of use and efficacy of the new device compared with traditional techniques of endometrial sampling at hysteroscopy in terms of biopsy adequacy, the time taken to obtain a biopsy and patient experience.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
180
Inclusion Criteria
  • Indication to carry out diagnostic hysteroscopy
  • Agrees and is suitable for outpatient/office hysteroscopy
Exclusion Criteria
  • Failed outpatient/office hysteroscopy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
DiscomfortEnd of procedure
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Procedure time, biopsy adequacyEnd of procedure

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Royal Free Hospital

🇬🇧

London, United Kingdom

Royal Free Hospital
🇬🇧London, United Kingdom

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