Health Condition 1: N86- Erosion and ectropion of cervix uteri
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Thermal ablator: Application over symptomatic benign cervical ectopy
Control Intervention1: Cryotherapy: Application over symptomatic benign cervical ectopy
Sponsors
University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women of reproductive age group (18-49 years) having symptoms of persistent vaginal discharge, backache, intermenstrual bleeding, postcoital bleeding and showing cervical ectopy on per-speculum examination.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) - Acute cervicitis - Nulliparity - Pregnancy - Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - Women on hormonal contraception
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Efficacy a) Post-procedure, remission of symptoms at 8 and 12 weeks in following groups:- i) 0-25% ii) 25-50% iii) 50-75% iv) 75-100% b) Recurrence of symptoms at 12 weeks c) Cure rate (healing of lesion on per speculum examination) Partial cure and complete cure at 8 and 12 weeksTimepoint: 8 and 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Feasibility - Number of cases where procedure could not be done - Difficulties encountered 2) Acceptability and Safety - Pain and discomfort during or after the procedure - Bleeding during or after the procedure - Any reaction such as fainting, dizziness, nausea during the procedureTimepoint: During the procedure | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAnjali Gautam
University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital
Outcome results
None listed