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Tiny bacteria, big impact: could vaginal microbes determine surgical success?

NCT ID NCT02890498

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether the types of bacteria living in the vagina influence how well women recover after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse using a vaginal mesh. Researchers will analyze stored samples from 41 women who had this surgery, comparing those who had complications with those who did not. The goal is to see if certain bacterial patterns are linked to better or worse outcomes, which could one day help personalize surgical care.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help doctors predict and prevent complications from vaginal mesh surgery, improving outcomes for women with pelvic organ prolapse.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective analysis, so findings may not apply to all patients. It only looks at bacteria, not other factors that might influence recovery.

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Study facts

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Participants

41 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2015

Finished

Dec 2017

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Females aged 18 and over who have consented for vaginal mesh surgery for pelvic organ prolapse at the Nîmes University Hospital, France

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Females aged 18 and over who have consented for vaginal mesh surgery for pelvic organ prolapse at the the Nîmes University Hospital, France Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breast feeding * Unwilling or unable to complete questionnaire or give valid consent.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nîmes

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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