SALpingectomy for STERilization (SALSTER) (NCT03860805) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
SALpingectomy for STERilization (SALSTER)
Sweden900 participantsStarted 2019-04-03
Plain-language summary
The SALSTER study is a register-based randomized clinical trial (R-RCT) that examines if laparoscopic salpingectomy instead of tubal ligation, as a contraceptive method, has no increased risk for complications and has no negative impact on ovarian function.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 49 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:
* Planned laparoscopic sterilization
* Willing to be randomized
Exclusion Criteria:
* Women older than 49
* Not understanding the oral or written study information
* Previous malignancy involving radiation, chemotherapy or endocrine treatment affecting ovarian function
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.
1This trial is comparing salpingectomy (removing the fallopian tubes) to other tubal sterilization methods — can you explain how removing my tubes for sterilization might affect my ovarian reserve or the age I reach menopause, and what the current evidence shows?
2Since this trial is actively measuring complications from salpingectomy versus other sterilization approaches, what types of complications have been observed so far, and how does that compare to more traditional tubal ligation in terms of surgical risk?
3The study is no longer recruiting new participants, which means it's already underway — does that mean there are any early findings or interim results you've seen that could help inform my decision about which sterilization method is right for me?
4Because one of the main things this trial is tracking is age at menopause after salpingectomy, is there any concern that removing my fallopian tubes could affect my ovarian blood supply and potentially bring on earlier menopause, and how would we monitor for that?
5Given that this trial is in a non-standard phase and focused on a permanent procedure like sterilization, would you recommend I consider salpingectomy based on what's already known from standard practice, or is waiting for more complete trial results something worth discussing before I decide?
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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.