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Trial to investigate the effects of the use of pre-operative GnRH analogue and intra-operative mechanical tourniquet for myomectomy on surgical blood loss, future fertility and quality of life.

A randomised controlled trial to investigate the effects of the use of pre-operative GnRH analogue and intra-operative mechanical tourniquet for myomectomy on surgical blood loss, future fertility and quality of life - GnRH & intra-operative mechanical tourniquet for myomectomy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2010-019810-26-GB
Enrollment
120
Registered
2011-09-07
Start date
2011-09-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-12-16

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

Conditions

Uterine Fiboids MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: LLT Classification code 10046784 Term: Uterine fibroids System Organ Class: 100000004864

Interventions

Trade Name: PROSTAP® SR DCS Pharmaceutical Form: Powder and solvent for suspension for injection in pre-filled syringe INN or Proposed INN: LEUPRORELIN ACETATE

Sponsors

King's College Hospital Foundtion NHS Trust
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Informed consent to participate Diagnosis of uterine fibroids via ultrasonography and considered suitable for myomectomy by a consultant gynaecologist Females between Age 18-50 Uterine size 14 weeks or more and/or uterine volume 600 cm3 or more Willing to take adequate contraception Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: 0 F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 120 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 0

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient refusal Age over 50 or under 18 Uterine size 12 weeks or less and/or uterine volume 500 cm3 or less Previous Myomectomy Patient Suitable for vaginal or endoscopic myomectomy Women of child bearing potential not willing to take adequate contraception Participants will have a pregnancy test prior to IMP administration. Patients who in the opinion of the Investigator would not be a suitable candidate for study participation. Post menopausal women Any contraindications for Prostap use including the following: • Diabetic patients at risk of bone density loss or who are poorly controlled – Well controlled Diabetics may be included however the investigating team will need confirmation of adequate diabetic control from their endocrine physician • Clinically Significant Hepatic dysfunction • Patients with hypotension should only be included if condition is well controlled (extra observations should be implemented in form of BP measurements at each visit) • Patients with depression • Patients at high risk of bone density loss (risk factors include alcohol/smoking/family history) may be included if it is felt by the chief investigator that the benefits of the 3 doses of Prostap outweigh any risk to the patient

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: To compare the clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of pre-operative use of GnRH analogues and intra-operative use of mechanical tourniquet in reducing intra-operative blood loss;Secondary Objective: ;Primary end point(s): Mean blood loss. ;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: During operation via absorbtion to special drapes, collection of blood into cell saver aperatus and post-op bloos tests.

Countries

United Kingdom

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nitish Narvekar

Kings College Hospital Foundation NHS Trust

nitish.narvekar@nhs.net+440203299 5410

Outcome results

None listed

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