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Unilateral pectineal suspension (UPS) for apical mesh-free fixation in patients with genital prolapse

Unilateral pectineal suspension (UPS) for apical mesh-free fixation in patients with genital prolapse - UPS prospective

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00028520
Enrollment
181
Registered
2022-03-24
Start date
2022-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Descensus and prolapse of the female genital organs urinary incontinence

Interventions

Group 1: Arm 1: Unilateral suspension of the uterus to the pectineal ligament. Through this surgical procedure the uterus is suspended at the pelvic side wall in its original anatomical position in th

Sponsors

Klinik für Frauenheilkunde, Klinikum Nürnberg
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 90 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Indication for apical prolapse correction. Patient actively wishes operative correction. Decision for UPS method after thorough and neutral patient information about all guide-line referenced surgical options as well as novel alternatives (pectopexy, UPS) by experienced pelvic floor surgeon.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Insufficient command of German language prohibiting filling out of the questionnaires. Significant physical or psychological disease. Not able to give informed consent. Contraindications for planned surgical procedure. Patient wish for a procedure referenced by current guidelines. Denial of procedures not covered by current guidelines.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Composite endpoint of anatomical result, subjective patient satisfaction with the result and absence of recurrence

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
patient satisfaction (questionnaires)

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactCosima Brucker

Klinik für Frauenheilkunde, Klinikum Nürnberg

cosima.brucker@klinikum-nuernberg.de0911-3982222

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026