A Preliminary Study Utilizing a Flexible Endoscope for Pelvic Culdoscopy
Terminated
- Conditions
- Diagnostic or Therapeutic Laparoscopy
- Registration Number
- NCT00848575
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
- Brief Summary
The culdoscopic approach will allow for equal or better visualization of female pelvic structures
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- TERMINATED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 2
Inclusion Criteria
- Female
- Ages 18 to 70 years old
- Ability to understand and give informed consent
- Scheduled for diagnostic or therapeutic laparoscopy for a clinical indication
- Presence of a uterus and at least one ovary at the initiation of the procedure
Exclusion Criteria
- Documented culdesac mass
- Inability to tolerate anesthesia
- Documentation of positive urine pregnancy test
- History of prior pelvic radiation
- Scheduled for emergency laparoscopy
- Any other medical or psychiatric condition that, in the opinion of the investigative team, will interfere with the ability of the participant to safely complete the study
- History of significant non-compliance with previous therapy or unwillingness to return for follow up visits
- Prior hysterectomy and/or bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Visualization of female pelvic structures using a flexible endoscope and a standard laparoscope will be compared. 02/2010
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Complications related to the procedures will be recorded and, if possible, attributed to one of the two techniques. If feasible, a comparison will be made between complications attributable to each approach. 02/2010
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
🇺🇸Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences🇺🇸Little Rock, Arkansas, United States