Mesh versus suspension surgery for vaginal prolapse
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical options to treat a type of vaginal prolapse where the top of the vagina (apical area) has dropped. It may help find which approach works better and has fewer long-term problems for people who’ve had prior prolapse surgery and a hysterectomy.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and can understand the study in Finnish or Swedish.
- You have symptoms of “apical prolapse” (the top of the vagina has dropped) confirmed by an exam.
- You’ve had previous prolapse surgery, including a hysterectomy.
- You should not need other major surgeries at the same time (small repair work like colporrhaphy may be allowed).
- Your pain history is important: no serious/prolonged pain after prior operations, and no long-lasting pain lasting more than 6 months.
- Your BMI is 40 or lower.
- You are not taking regular pills/medicines with systemic steroids (like long-term corticosteroids).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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