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Effects of vaginal prolapse surgery on innervation of the vagina.

Recruiting
Conditions
Prolapse, Surgery, Innervation, Vagina
Registration Number
NL-OMON22450
Lead Sponsor
Academic Medical Centre (AMC)
Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients undergoing primary prolapse surgery because of vaginal prolapse stage ≥ 2 in either the anterior or posterior compartment;

2. Sexually active women, sexually active meaning:

Exclusion Criteria

1. Previous pelvic surgery;

2. Previous pelvic irradiation;

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational non invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The effects of prolapse surgery on vaginal nerve density quantified in vaginal epithelial layer biopsies (diameter 4 mm) taken before surgery and at 6 weeks and 6 months after surgery.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pelvic floor function measured using the UDI-6, IIQ-7 and PISQ-12 questionnaires before and 6 months after surgery.
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