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Laparoscopic Tubal Disconnection Versus Laparoscopic Salpingectomy in Infertile Patients

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06015698
Recruitment Status : Not yet recruiting
First Posted : August 29, 2023
Last Update Posted : August 29, 2023
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Ahmed Mohammed Elmaraghy, Ain Shams Maternity Hospital

Tracking Information
First Submitted Date  ICMJE August 23, 2023
First Posted Date  ICMJE August 29, 2023
Last Update Posted Date August 29, 2023
Estimated Study Start Date  ICMJE August 30, 2023
Estimated Primary Completion Date August 30, 2024   (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Current Primary Outcome Measures  ICMJE
 (submitted: August 23, 2023)
Ongoing pregnancy rate [ Time Frame: From 10 + 0 weeks of gestation ]
Pregnancy with detectable heart beat 10weeks gestation or beyond
Original Primary Outcome Measures  ICMJE Same as current
Change History No Changes Posted
Current Secondary Outcome Measures  ICMJE
 (submitted: August 23, 2023)
  • Operative time [ Time Frame: in minutes starting from laparoscopic entry into the peritoneal cavity till removal of the primary trocar from the cavity ]
    in minutes starting from laparoscopic entry into the peritoneal cavity till removal of the primary trocar from the cavity
  • Intraoperative complications [ Time Frame: During the procedure ]
    Bowel injury - Vascular injury
  • Postoperative complications [ Time Frame: First 48 hours after the procedure ]
    ileus - surgical emphysema
Original Secondary Outcome Measures  ICMJE Same as current
Current Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures Not Provided
Original Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures Not Provided
 
Descriptive Information
Brief Title  ICMJE Laparoscopic Tubal Disconnection Versus Laparoscopic Salpingectomy in Infertile Patients
Official Title  ICMJE Laparoscopic Tubal Disconnection Versus Laparoscopic Salpingectomy in Infertile Patients Scheduled for IVF/ICSI. Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief Summary

Tubal factor infertility is known to be one of the most common indications for IVF treatment. Patients with hydrosalpinges have been identified to have poor pregnancy outcomes such as lower implantation and pregnancy rates & higher rates of spontaneous abortion and ectopic pregnancies. Surgical intervention can be recommended for patients with hydrosalpinx prior to IVF/ICSI.

This study will be done at Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital, to compare laparoscopic salpingectomy & laparoscopic tubal disconnection as two surgical modalities of treatment of unilateral or bilateral hydrosalpinges in women older than 30 years and scheduled for IVF/ICSI, regarding implantation rates, clinical pregnancy rates, ongoing pregnancy rates, ectopic pregnancy rates, and operative complications.

Detailed Description

It is estimated that tubal factors account for 14% of the causes of subfertility in women. The prevalence of hydrosalpinx among tubal diseases is as high as 30% of couples presenting with infertility from tubal factors.

Hydrosalpinx is the dilation of the fallopian tube in the presence of distal tubal occlusion, which may result from several causes. The leading cause of distal tubal occlusion is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), usually resulting from a prior sexually transmitted disease, such as Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Tubal tuberculosis is an uncommon cause of hydrosalpinx, though re-emerging in developed countries. Other etiologies include endometriosis, appendicitis, and abdominopelvic surgery.

Depending on several patient factors, tubal microsurgery, or more commonly IVF with its improving success rates, are the recommended treatment options for tubal factor infertility.

In addition to its essential role in infertility, hydrosalpinx has an adverse effect on the outcome of in vitro fertilization (IVF) Hydrosalpinx can decrease the clinical pregnancy rate of IVF-ET, and increase the incidence of abortion and ectopic pregnancy.

The presence of hydrosalpinx has a negative effect on IVF/ET because of the suspected embryotoxicity of the hydrosalpingeal fluid due to a combination of mechanical and chemical factors thought to disrupt the endometrial environment.

Surgical treatment should be considered for all women with hydrosalpinges prior to IVF treatment (Johnson et al .,2004 )

Removing (salpingectomy) or occluding blocked or diseased fallopian tubes before IVF can increase pregnancy and live birth rates for women on the IVF program.

A network meta-analysis showed that Proximal tubal occlusion, salpingectomy, and aspiration for treatment of hydrosalpinx scored consistently better than did no intervention for the outcome of IVF/ET. Tubal occlusion and salpingectomy also improve ongoing pregnancy rates. Proximal tubal occlusion ranks highest for most of the outcomes assessed, whereas no intervention scores consistently as the least effective strategy for all outcomes

Study Type  ICMJE Interventional
Study Phase  ICMJE Not Applicable
Study Design  ICMJE Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Condition  ICMJE Infertility, Female
Intervention  ICMJE
  • Procedure: Laparoscopic tubal disconnection
    1. The tube is grasped in the isthmic portion of the tube at least 2cm from the cornua. Bipolar coagulation will provide a more localized area of tubal burn so requiring at least 3cm of the tube to be coagulated
    2. The electrosurgical generator should set to deliver a power of 25W in nonmodulated mode to desiccate tissue sufficiently
    3. The tube should be coagulated with 2 to 3 contiguous burns to provide an area of about 3cm of coagulation. Th endpoint of coagulation is cessation of the current flow
    4. Then, the tube is severed in the middle of the burn area with laparoscopic scissors
    5. Ensure adequate hemostasis
  • Procedure: Laparoscopic salpingectomy
    1. The tube will be removed from its anatomical attachements by progressive bipolar coagulation
    2. Progressive coagulation and cutting of the mesosalpinx begins at the proximal isthmus of the tube and progresses to the fimbriated end using bipolar coagulation and laparoscopic scissors
    3. Removal of the tube through one of the ancillary ports using artery forceps
    4. Ensure adequate hemostasis
Study Arms  ICMJE
  • Experimental: Tubal disconnection
    1. The tube is grasped in the isthmic portion of the tube at least 2cm from the cornua. Bipolar coagulation will provide a more localized area of tubal burn so requiring at least 3cm of the tube to be coagulated
    2. The electrosurgical generator should set to deliver a power of 25W in nonmodulated mode to desiccate tissue sufficiently
    3. The tube should be coagulated with 2 to 3 contiguous burns to provide an area of about 3cm of coagulation. Th endpoint of coagulation is cessation of the current flow
    4. Then, the tube is severed in the middle of the burn area with laparoscopic scissors
    5. Ensure adequate hemostasis
    Intervention: Procedure: Laparoscopic tubal disconnection
  • Active Comparator: Salpingectomy
    1. The tube will be removed from its anatomical attachements by progressive bipolar coagulation
    2. Progressive coagulation and cutting of the mesosalpinx begins at the proximal isthmus of the tube and progresses to the fimbriated end using bipolar coagulation and laparoscopic scissors
    3. Removal of the tube through one of the ancillary ports using artery forceps
    4. Ensure adequate hemostasis
    Intervention: Procedure: Laparoscopic salpingectomy
Publications *

*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Status  ICMJE Not yet recruiting
Estimated Enrollment  ICMJE
 (submitted: August 23, 2023)
150
Original Estimated Enrollment  ICMJE Same as current
Estimated Study Completion Date  ICMJE August 30, 2024
Estimated Primary Completion Date August 30, 2024   (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Eligibility Criteria  ICMJE

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Infertile ( primary or secondary ).
  2. Age > 30 years .
  3. HSG with unilateral or bilateral hydrosaalpinx , confirmed laparoscopically.
  4. Scheduled for IVF/ICSI

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Contraindications for laparoscopy

    • Cardiac disease.
    • BMI > 40 kg/m²
    • Previous midline incision .
    • Past history of TB peritonitis .
  2. Proximal tubal block by HCG .
  3. Frozen pelvis proved by previous laparoscopy or laparotomy .
  4. Allergy to contrast media of HSG .
  5. Premature ovarian failure (Serum FSH >40 mIU/ml )
  6. Prescence of Male factor contributing to the infertility proved by abnormal semen analysis
  7. Prescence of Ovarian factor contributing to the infertility proved by the prescence of features suggesting anovulation
Sex/Gender  ICMJE
Sexes Eligible for Study: Female
Ages  ICMJE 30 Years to 40 Years   (Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers  ICMJE No
Contacts  ICMJE
Contact: Ahmed M Elmaraghy, M.D., 01010370980 amam85@outlook.com
Contact: Ahmed Sewidan, M.D., 01223733849 Ahmed.Sewidan@med.suezuni.edu.eg
Listed Location Countries  ICMJE Not Provided
Removed Location Countries  
 
Administrative Information
NCT Number  ICMJE NCT06015698
Other Study ID Numbers  ICMJE 10
Has Data Monitoring Committee Yes
U.S. FDA-regulated Product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
IPD Sharing Statement  ICMJE Not Provided
Current Responsible Party Ahmed Mohammed Elmaraghy, Ain Shams Maternity Hospital
Original Responsible Party Same as current
Current Study Sponsor  ICMJE Ain Shams Maternity Hospital
Original Study Sponsor  ICMJE Same as current
Collaborators  ICMJE Not Provided
Investigators  ICMJE
Study Director: Hamdy B Alqenawy, M.D., Ain Shams university - Faculty of Medicine
Principal Investigator: Ahmed G Abd Elrahim, M.D., Ain Shams university - Faculty of Medicine
Principal Investigator: Alaa S Elsewafy, M.D., Ain Shams university - Faculty of Medicine
PRS Account Ain Shams Maternity Hospital
Verification Date August 2023

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