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Sexual Function and Quality of Life After LEEP: a Prospective Multi-Center Study
Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital
Summary
The goal of this prospective study is to investigate the sexual function and quality of life of women undergoing loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) due to HPV-related cervical lesion. The main question it aims to answer are: * Whether LEEP affects the sexual function of women in comparison to untreated women, and * Whether LEEP affects the health-related quality of life of women in comparison to untreated women Participants are asked to complete web based an international validated self-report questionnaire on sexual function issues, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and a validated quality of life -questionnaire 15D at the time of first colposcopy appointment and six and 24 months, 3 years and 5 years after index visit (LEEP or first colposcopy in control group). Relevant additional background information is also collected via questionnaire and from patient files. Researchers will compare women with LEEP and those with only colposcopy visits to see any differences between self-reported sexual function (FSFI scores) or health-related quality of life (15D scores) both short and long-term.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1000
Start Date
2024-05-02
Completion Date
2030-12
Last Updated
2025-03-20
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
The affected area of cervix is excised under local anesthesia using a small thin electrically charged hardwire loop for simultaneous cutting and electrocoagulation.
Locations (5)
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Helsinki, Finland
North Karelia Central Hospital
Joensuu, Finland
Kuopio University Hospital
Kuopio, Finland
Oulu University Hospital
Oulu, Finland
Tampere University Hospital
Tampere, Finland