Using INDOcyanine Green to Analyse Ovarian Vascularization After Ovarian Laparoscopic CYStectomy (NCT04355312) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Using INDOcyanine Green to Analyse Ovarian Vascularization After Ovarian Laparoscopic CYStectomy
France51 participantsStarted 2020-06-15
Plain-language summary
To evaluate the feasibility of using Indocyanine Green in the laparoscopic surgical treatment of benign organic ovarian cysts (dermoid, serous, mucinous and endometriotic) in patients with a short-term desire for pregnancy. The use of Indocyanine Green during this surgery could allow early evaluation of the absence of alteration of the underlying ovary by the cystectomy. To do so, the fluorescence scores (indocyanine green staining) need to be compared to the ovarian reserve of the patient, previously verified intraoperatively and postoperatively at M6 and M12, these scores being determined according to the vascularization visualized in laparoscopy and established both by a double visual notation (Likert scale) and by a computer software (METAMORPH) objective notation. This procedure would, in patients with fertility disorders or wishing for pregnancy in the short run, reassure them about their reproductive potential immediately after the intervention. In the event of poor staining, if correlated by a decrease in ovarian reserve, the concerned patients could be referred to a MPA treatment facility much earlier in the postoperative period or, if no desire for immediate pregnancy, towards fertility preservation methods.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 42 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* An adult woman of childbearing potential who has a desire for short-term pregnancy, under the age of 42, to undergo laparoscopic accessible surgical treatment (\<10 cm) for a benign organic ovarian cyst (serous, mucinous, dermoid or endometriotic) whose diagnosis was made on imaging (ultrasound or MRI).
* Patient able to provide informed consent to her participation in the study.
* Patient covered by the " Sécurité Social " insurance system.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Adult patient under protection, tutorship or curatorship.
* Refusal of the patient or poor understanding of the French language.
* Known allergy to iodine.
* Current pregnancy or breastfeeding
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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?
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2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Fluorescence uptake or not at the area of cystectomy (binary criterion)