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NCT Number: NCT01537731

Vaginal or Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Persistent Postsurgical Pain

Previous studies have shown that chronic pain after hysterectomy is common. The aim of this study is to investigate the incidence of chronic pain after vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign reasons. The aim of this prospective study is also to study the role of anesthetics, surgery and other possible predictors for pain 6 months after hysterectomy.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Postsurgical Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pain, Postoperative Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–69 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Tampere University Hospital

Tampere, 33521, Finland

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients who undergo vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign conditions
  • Age 18-69 years
  • Gender: female
  • ASA status 1-3

Exclusion criteria

  • Body Mass Index over 35
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Liver disease
  • Preoperative use of opioids

Treatment and study plan

Vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy

Procedure

vaginal hysterectomy or laparoscopic hysterectomy

Primary outcomes

  1. Presence of persistent postsurgical pain as measured at 6 months after surgery.

    Time frame: five years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Severity, location, characteristics of persistent postsurgical pain.

    Time frame: five years

  2. Effect of postsurgical pain on activity, sleep.

    Time frame: five years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Tampere University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Chronic Pain After Vaginal or Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Benign Conditions

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Feb 23, 2012
Registry last updated
Oct 9, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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