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Protocol for a Randomized Phase II Trial for Mesh Optimization by Autologous Plasma Coating in Prolapse Repair: IDEAL Stage 3

Advances in Therapy volume 34, pages 995–1006 (2017)Cite this article

Abstract

Introduction

Mesh-related complications especially after vaginal implantation have raised awareness lately because of severe adverse reactions and legal aspects. About 20% of patients suffer from complications after mesh insertion in the anterior vaginal wall. Autologous plasma coating of meshes prior to implantation has shown potential to improve the biocompatibility of meshes in vivo and in vitro. This innovative approach has been developed according to the IDEAL recommendations for surgical innovations. The method has still to be assessed at stage 3 accordingly.

Methods

A protocol is developed for a prospective single-blinded randomized controlled phase II trial for biocompatibility optimization of anterior vaginal meshes for prolapse repair by autologous plasma coating versus non-coated meshes.

Results

The protocol aims at fulfilling the requirements for stage 3 (assessment) according to IDEAL. Eligible for inclusion are women with primary cystocele, requiring a surgical procedure, suitable for randomization, and willing to be randomized. Participants will be followed up by postal questionnaires (6 months post surgery and 12 months post randomization) and will also be reviewed in clinic 12 and 24 months post surgery. Primary endpoint is the assessment of mesh-related complications following the Clavien–Dindo classifications. QoL, sexual function assessment, efficacy, and validation of an already developed long-term register are considered secondary endpoints. To afford a calculated 10% reduction of postoperative complications through plasma-coated meshes vs. non-coated meshes at 1-year follow-up, a total 214 women in each arm will be necessary to achieve 80% power at a significance level of 5%.

Conclusion

The protocol for this randomized clinical trial represents the conditions to assess the surgical innovation of plasma coating of meshes in order to improve the meshes’ biocompatibility at stage 3 according to the IDEAL recommendations.

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All authors read and approved the final manuscript. All named authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria for authorship for this manuscript, take responsibility for the integrity of the work as a whole, and have given final approval for the version to be published. Holger Gerullis and Dimitri Barski contributed equally to this manuscript.

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Holger Gerullis, Dimitri Barski, Evangelos Georgas, Mihaly Borós, Albert Ramon, Thorsten H. Ecke, Silvia Selinski, Dörte Luedders, Mario W. Kramer, Alexander Winter, Friedhelm Wawroschek, and Thomas Otto have nothing to disclose.

Compliance with Ethics Guidelines

This trial will be performed according to the Declaration of Helsinki. The protocol will be approved by the regional ethical commissions of the participating centers and possible additional centers. The study will only start once those institutions have given their positive vote. This article does not contain any new studies with human or animal subjects performed by any of the authors.

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  1. Department of Urology, Lukas Hospital Neuss, Neuss, Germany

    Holger Gerullis, Dimitri Barski, Evangelos Georgas & Thomas Otto

  2. University Hospital for Urology, Klinikum Oldenburg, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg, Germany

    Holger Gerullis, Alexander Winter & Friedhelm Wawroschek

  3. The IDEAL collaboration, Oxford, UK

    Holger Gerullis, Dimitri Barski & Thorsten H. Ecke

  4. Department of Experimental Surgery, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary

    Mihaly Borós

  5. International Tissue Engineering Research Association (ITERA), Antwerp, Belgium

    Albert Ramon

  6. Department of Urology, HELIOS Hospital, Bad Saarow, Germany

    Thorsten H. Ecke

  7. Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors, IfADo, Dortmund, Germany

    Silvia Selinski

  8. University Hospital for Gynecology, Klinikum Oldenburg, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg, Germany

    Dörte Luedders

  9. Department of Urology, University of Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany

    Mario W. Kramer

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Gerullis, H., Barski, D., Georgas, E. et al. Protocol for a Randomized Phase II Trial for Mesh Optimization by Autologous Plasma Coating in Prolapse Repair: IDEAL Stage 3. Adv Ther 34, 995–1006 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12325-017-0493-z

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Keywords

  • Clinical trial
  • IDEAL recommendations
  • Plasma coating
  • Prolapse repair
  • Quality of life
  • Surgical innovation
  • Surgical mesh
  • Vaginal prolapse