Asherman Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
Oxiplex/AP gel, Prevention of Asherman's syndrome, Intra uterine adhesions
Brief summary
This is a prospective single blind randomized controlled pilot study was designed to investigate whether the biological barrier Intercoat (Oxiplex/AP gel) reduces formation of intrauterine adhesions following hysteroscopic treatment for retained products of conception.
Detailed description
Thirty women randomly divided equally into those who received Intercoat following hysteroscopic treatment for retained products of conception (study group) and those who did not receive the gel (controls). Safety and efficacy of the preparation were evaluated.
Interventions
Intrauterine application of Intercoat following hysteroscopy
No intrauterine application of Intercoat following hysteroscopy
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Age between 18 and 50 years * Availability of the results of vaginal ultrasound or diagnostic hysteroscopy
Exclusion criteria
* Signs of infection upon admission * Ongoing pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| safety of intrauterine application of Intercoat | 18 months | women treated by Intercoat following their hysteroscopic procedure were followed for immediate and late adverse effects; fever, increased intrauterine adhesion formation upon follow up and changes in menstrual pattern |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| efficacy of intrauterine application of Intercoat gel in reducing adhesion formation following hysteroscopic treatment for retained products of conception | 14 months | intrauterine adhesions were graded according to the AFS score upon hysteroscopic follow up 6-8 weeks following initial treatment |
Countries
Israel