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Vulvar NeoplasmsPhase 3NCT00224744

Prospective and Randomized Study to Evaluate Interest of Ultracision Use in Inguinal Lymph Nodes Curage

A Phase 3 study testing ultracision and classical lymphadenectomy in people with Vulvar Neoplasms and Skin Neoplasms, run by Institut Claudius Regaud at 2 sites in France.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the decrease of post-operative morbidity in inguinal lymphadenectomies realised for vulvar tumors and inferior limb skin tumors by use of Ultracision with regard to classical operative techniques. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Vulvar Neoplasms, Skin Neoplasms
What is being tested?
ultracision and classical lymphadenectomy
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
73 participants
Where
2 sitesFrance
Study dates
Nov 2005to Jan 2013
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Vulvar neoplasm, inferior limb's skin malignant tumours, with an inguinal curage indication.
  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Hematological functions : leucocytes > 1500/mm3, hemoglobin > 8 g/dl, blood platelets > 150000/mm3.
  • Well informed written consent signed by the patient
  • Negative pregnancy test for female patient of child-bearing potential.

Who cannot join

  • Preliminary surgery of inguinal cavity (sentinel lymph node removal accepted)
  • Massive lymph node invasion with femoro-vessels attack
  • Inclusion in another study (excepted study turned to inguinal lymph node)
  • Pregnant or nursing women
  • Patient under guardianship or trusteeship

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

France2 sites
  • Institut Paoli-Calmettes

    Marseille

  • Institut Claudius Regaud

    Toulouse

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About this study

Official title: Prospective and Randomized Study to Evaluate Interest of Ultracision Use in Inguinal Lymph Nodes Curage.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the decrease of post-operative morbidity in inguinal lymphadenectomies realised for vulvar tumors and inferior limb skin tumors by use of Ultracision with regard to classical operative techniques.

Being tested
ultracision, classical lymphadenectomy
Keywords
Vulvar Neoplasms, Skin Neoplasms, Ultracision, Lymphadenectomy
Medical subject headings
Vulvar Neoplasms, Skin Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • ultracisionDevice

    Surgery by Ultracision

  • classical lymphadenectomyDevice

    classical lymphadenectomy

Study groups in NCT00224744
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Classical surgical Inguinal curageActive comparatorClassical Inguinal curage
Receives: Device: classical lymphadenectomy
Ultracision surgical Inguinal curageExperimentalNot described
Receives: Device: ultracision

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. To evaluate the decrease of post-operative morbidity.

    Measured: 2012

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. To study differences between the two techniques according to : operative duration ; operative difficulties ; quantity of drainage ; hospitalization's duration ; necessity of local care ; number of consultations ; medical and economical assessment.

    Measured: 2012

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Sep 2005 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2005
  3. Primary completionJan 2013
  4. Study completionJan 2013

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
73 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00224744
Sponsor's protocol ID
05 DIVE 03
Status last verified
Jun 2013
First submitted
22 Sep 2005
Last updated
12 Sep 2014
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing ultracision and classical lymphadenectomy in people with Vulvar Neoplasms and Skin Neoplasms, run by Institut Claudius Regaud at 2 sites in France.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Sep 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

To evaluate the decrease of post-operative morbidity. (time frame: 2012). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Sep 2014.

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