A Preliminary Study Utilizing a Flexible Endoscope for Pelvic Culdoscopy

Stopped early

Conditions studied: Diagnostic or Therapeutic Laparoscopy

In brief

The culdoscopic approach will allow for equal or better visualization of female pelvic structures

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00848575

Run by

University of Arkansas

People needed

2

Starts

2009-02-01

Expected to finish

2013-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-09-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Female
• Ages 18 to 70 years old
• Ability to understand and give informed consent
• Scheduled for diagnostic or therapeutic laparoscopy for a clinical indication
• Presence of a uterus and at least one ovary at the initiation of the procedure

You may not qualify if…

• Documented culdesac mass
• Inability to tolerate anesthesia
• Documentation of positive urine pregnancy test
• History of prior pelvic radiation
• Scheduled for emergency laparoscopy
• Any other medical or psychiatric condition that, in the opinion of the investigative team, will interfere with the ability of the participant to safely complete the study
• History of significant non-compliance with previous therapy or unwillingness to return for follow up visits
• Prior hysterectomy and/or bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

Where it is running

• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences — Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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