Comparing two hysterectomy methods for non-cancer conditions
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to remove the uterus (hysterectomy) for non-cancerous conditions: one using small cuts and a camera (laparoscopic), and the other using a larger belly cut (abdominal). It aims to see which method works better in settings with limited resources.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 35 and 65 years old.
- You need a hysterectomy for a non-cancerous condition (like fibroids or heavy bleeding).
- Your uterus is not too large (about 16 weeks of pregnancy size or smaller).
- You do not have cancer or suspected cancer.
- You have not had major abdominal surgery that caused dense scar tissue.
- You are not severely obese (BMI below 40) and do not have severe heart or lung disease.
- You are not pregnant.
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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