The Association Between Adenomyosis/Uterine Myoma and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

Last updated: September 14, 2023
Sponsor: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Uterina Myoma

Endometriosis

Interstitial Cystitis

Treatment

myomectomy or adenomyomectomy

Clinical Study ID

NCT02495311
103129-F
  • Ages > 20
  • Female
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The aim of this study is to assess the relationship between adenomyosis/myoma and lower urinary tract symptoms, sexual function and gastrointestinal symptoms.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

<Women with myoma or adenomyosis> Inclusion Criteria:

  1. >20 years old.
  2. Myoma: women with >3 cm uterine myoma
  3. Adenomyosis: women with uterus having several dark area (lacunar areas) in one uterinewall or thickening uterine wall

<The control group> Inclusion criteria:

  1. >20 years old.
  2. Women without myoma or adenomyosis

<Both groups>

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. The patient has a lower urinary tract infection or acute intestinal inflammation.
  2. Previous surgery for the bladder or urethra.
  3. History of urinary tract stones or tumors.

Study Design

Total Participants: 150
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: myomectomy or adenomyomectomy
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 15, 2014
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2024

Study Description

All outpatient patients were found to have >3 cm uterine myoma or adenomyosis were invited to participate in this study. The size and location of uterine myoma or adenomyosis and the uterus should be assessed by ultrasonography. Besides, all enrolled female patients will be asked to complete overactive bladder symptom score, female bladder function (UDI-6 & IIQ-7), female sexual function index, and bowel incontinence assessment questionnaires. In addition, patients who underwent surgeries for myoma or adenomyosis will be requested to complete the above questionnaires at 3 months after surgery. Women with intact uterus should be assessed again by ultrasonography. At least 30 women with age and body mass index matched and without uterine myoma or adenomyosis will be invited to participate in this study as the control group.

Connect with a study center

  • Far-Eastern Memorial Hospital

    Banqiao, New Taipei 22050
    Taiwan

    Active - Recruiting

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