Safety and Efficacy of a Transvaginal Suture Capturing Mesh Device (NCT01823055) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Safety and Efficacy of a Transvaginal Suture Capturing Mesh Device
214 participantsStarted 2012-01
Plain-language summary
To perform a clinical safety and efficacy assessment of the Uphold LITE system for pelvic organ prolapse in a prospective multicenter, single cohort study.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older and present with primary or recurrent prolapse of the middle vaginal compartment corresponding to stage 2 or higher (according to the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification \[POP-Q\] system)9,
* with or without anterior vaginal wall prolapse, and
* experiences symptoms of vaginal bulging with or without a previous hysterectomy
* being able to provide oral and written informed consent before entering the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* previous cancer of any pelvic organ,
* systemic glucocorticoid treatment,
* insulin-treated diabetes,
* an inability to participate in study follow-up or to provide informed consent, or
* the need for any concomitant pelvic surgery.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Immediate and delayed complications related to the surgical procedure