Does examination with traction on the cervix pre-operatively increase the reproducibility of the degree of uterine prolapse intra-operatively

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Pelvic organ prolapse; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Other reproductive health and childbirth disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000141943
• Lead Sponsor: Fay CHAO

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-02-07
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

All patients presenting for vaginal repair +/- vaginal hysterectomy and are able to give consent

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who have had a previous hysterectomy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Difference in Point C of POP-Q measurement between the group examined with cervical traction and without cervical traction. Point C reflects the severity of apical prolapse (uterine support)[At time of surgical intervention]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain score difference between examination done with traction and that done without traction[At time of pre-operative examination]