MedPath

Vaginal or Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Persistent Postsurgical Pain

Completed
Conditions
Chronic Postsurgical Pain
Interventions
Procedure: vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy
Registration Number
NCT01537731
Lead Sponsor
Tampere University Hospital
Brief Summary

Previous studies have shown that chronic pain after hysterectomy is common. The aim of this study is to investigate the incidence of chronic pain after vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign reasons. The aim of this prospective study is also to study the role of anesthetics, surgery and other possible predictors for pain 6 months after hysterectomy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
225
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients who undergo vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign conditions
  • Age 18-69 years
  • Gender: female
  • ASA status 1-3
Exclusion Criteria
  • Body Mass Index over 35
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Liver disease
  • Preoperative use of opioids

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
hysterectomyvaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomyPatient who previously underwent vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Presence of persistent postsurgical pain as measured at 6 months after surgery.five years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Severity, location, characteristics of persistent postsurgical pain.five years
Effect of postsurgical pain on activity, sleep.five years

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tampere University Hospital

🇫🇮

Tampere, Finland

© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath