Own-Tissue surgery for prolapse shows promise in small study

NCT ID NCT04270188

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a surgery called anterior sacrospinofixation, which uses a woman's own tissue instead of synthetic mesh, can improve symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse. 66 women with moderate to severe prolapse were followed for 2 months after surgery. The main goal was to see how many reported feeling better on a standard symptom scale.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: anterior sacrospinofixation surgery using the patient's own tissue
What this could lead to: If successful, this could confirm that using a woman's own tissue for prolapse repair effectively eases symptoms, offering an alternative to synthetic mesh.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 66 participants and no comparison group. Results may not apply to all women, and long-term outcomes beyond 2 months are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pelvic organ prolapse

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospices Civils de Lyon

Bron, 69500, France

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