Comparing Postoperative Pain After Vessel Sealing Device Versus Conventional Suturing Methods for… (NCT05192954) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparing Postoperative Pain After Vessel Sealing Device Versus Conventional Suturing Methods for Vaginal Hysterectomy and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
United States95 participantsStarted 2022-01-28
Plain-language summary
This study will investigate pain outcomes for patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy with pelvic reconstructive surgery using the LigasureTM vessel sealing device as compared to conventional clamping and suturing methods.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* English speaking, able to understand informed consent
* Vaginal hysterectomy with vaginal vault suspension
* with or without anterior and posterior repairs
* with or without removal of fallopian tubes or ovaries
* with or without procedures for stress urinary incontinence
Exclusion Criteria:
* Use of mesh for prolapse repair
* Robotic, laparoscopic, or open technique used for prolapse repair and/or hysterectomy
* Concomitant procedure done by an additional surgeon
* Concomitant anal sphincteroplasty or rectovaginal fistula repair
* History of chronic pelvic pain receiving medical care
* Daily use of medication for pain: NSAID, Tylenol, opioid, gabapentin, and/or amitriptyline
* Pregnancy
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.