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Factors Affecting Perioperative Outcomes

Withdrawn
Conditions
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Registration Number
NCT01530191
Lead Sponsor
University of Oklahoma
Brief Summary

The specific aim of this study is to determine if pre-existing depression and anxiety affect perioperative outcomes measures patients undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse.

* Hypothesis 1: Patients with depression will have increased analgesic use and longer hospital stays postoperatively

* Hypothesis 2: Patients with anxiety will have increased analgesic use and longer hospital stays postoperatively.

A secondary aim is to characterize the incidence and severity of depression and anxiety in patients scheduled to undergo surgery for pelvic organ prolapse.

Detailed Description

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to assess preoperative depression and anxiety in patients scheduled to undergo surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and to determine if pre-existing depression and anxiety will affect perioperative outcomes in this patient population.

Methodology: Patients from the University of Oklahoma Urogynecology clinics who have been scheduled to undergo surgery for pelvic organ prolapse will be invited to participate in this study. Informed consent will be obtained prior to study enrollment. Data obtained from a preoperative visit with each participant will include demographic information, medical and surgical histories, and a complete physical examination. After enrollment into the study, each participant will be started on a standardized dose of analgesics. The visual analog scale will be used to assess the level of pain at the surgical site and pain medications will be adjusted as necessary. Information regarding their postoperative course will be tracked, including any complications, use of pain medications, and length of hospital stay.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age at least 21
  • Scheduled to undergo surgery for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age < 21
  • Inability to complete the written questionnaires
  • Undergoing concurrent procedures for condition other than pelvic organ prolapse

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Perioperative complications1 week
Analgesic use1 week
Length of hospital stay1 week
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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