Incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Quality of Life
Conditions
Brief summary
This is an observational study that gives baseline and follow-up information, that does not directly influence the allocation of patients to various treatment Options (conservative and surgical therapy of Pelvic Organ Prolapse) but the knowledge gained of the data will help to develop treatment strategies.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
\- Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)
Exclusion criteria
* \< 18 years * Patients unable to understand an informed consent * Patients unwilling to participate * emergency operations * pregnancy * Overactive Bladder without descensus * Stool incontinence without POP
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| symptom change assessed by German Pelvic Floor Questionnaire (GPFQ) | before therapy and up to 5 years post-therapy | Change in the symptom scores assessed by the German Pelvic Floor Questionnaire (GPFQ) by at least 1.0 points 6 months post-therapy. The GPFQ does contain the domains bladder function, bowel function, prolapse and sexual symptoms. In each domain a total of 10 points may be reached. The maximum symptom score for the entire questionnaire are 40 points. The minimal symptom score is 0 points. The minimal important difference (MID) for patients with Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is 1.0 points. A decrease of the symptom score by at least 1 point reflects a meaningful improvement. |
Countries
Switzerland
Contacts
Primary ContactDaniel C Steinemann, PD Dr. med.
Backup ContactSebastian Christen
Outcome results
None listed