Long-term outcome after different reconstructive techniques in patients with female genital mutilation

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00023693

Enrollment

140

Registered

2023-10-24

Start date

2024-11-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Z91.7

Interventions

Group 1: Patients with female genital mutilation in whom surgery is indicated are examined pre-operatively and at their clinical follow-up examinations using a Semmes-Weinstein-Monofilament

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with female genital mutilation, who benefit from an operative reconstruction, since one would suspect an improvement of complaints and sexual function

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with female genital mutilation without surgery indication Patients with communication barrier without sufficient translation possibilities

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Evaluation of pre- and postoperative clitoral sensibility using Semmes Weinstein monofilaments, furthermore comparison of clitoral sensibility with control group	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- Evaluation of demographic data and the complication rate (minor / major complications) after operative reconstruction of patients with female genital mutilation	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactAlba Fricke

HELIOS Klinikum Emil von Behring, Klinik für Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie

fricke.alba@gmail.com030 8109 1445

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026