Bethanechol Chloride for prevention of bladder dysfunction after radical hysterectomy in gynecologic cancer patients: A Randomised controlled trial study

ISRCTN ISRCTN92687416
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN92687416
Protocol serial number Bethanechol Chloride for prevention of bladder dysfunction after radical hysterectomy
Sponsor Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)
Funder Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) - Faculty of Medicine, Ratchadapiseksompotch Fund (Grant No.: RA049/50)
Submission date
14/07/2010
Registration date
29/07/2010
Last edited
05/10/2011
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Urological and Genital Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Tarinee Manchana
Scientific

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Faculty of Medicine
Chulalongkorn Univeristy
1873 Rama IV
Patumwan
Bangkok
10330
Thailand

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised placebo controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific title
Study objectivesTo evaluate the efficacy of bethanechol chloride compared with placebo for prevention of bladder dysfunction in gynecologic cancer patients undergoing type III radical hysterectomy
Ethics approval(s)The Institutional Review Board of the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University approved on the 19th of July 2007 (ref: 484/2007)
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedBladder dysfunction after radical hysterectomy
InterventionTreatment group received bethanechol chloride (Ucholine®) 20 mg three times a day, 1 hour before meal on 3rd -7th postoperative day (POD).
The control group received a placebo which had a similar appearance to bethanechol chloride.
Participants will have regular visits every 3 months within the first 2 years, then 4-6 months until 5 years.
Intervention typeDrug
PhasePhase III
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Bethanechol chloride (Ucholine®)
Primary outcome measure(s)

The incidence of urethral catheter removal at 1 week postoperatively

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

1. Median duration of urethral catheterization
2. Adverse events
3. Incidence of urinary tract infection at 1 month postoperatively

Completion date31/03/2010

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexAll
Target sample size at registration62
Key inclusion criteria1. Early stage cervical cancer or endometrial cancer patients who have undergone type III radical hysterectomy
2. Age 20-75 years
Key exclusion criteria1. Hypersensitivity to bethanechol chloride
2. Active bronchial asthma
3. Hyperthyroidism
4. Hypotension
5. Tachycardia
6. Vasomotor instability
7. Coronary artery disease
8. Epilepsy
9. Parkinsonism
10. Gastrointestinal obstruction
11. Bladder neck obstruction
12. Recent urinary bladder surgery
13. Gastrointestinal resection with anastomosis
Date of first enrolment01/08/2007
Date of final enrolment31/03/2010

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Thailand

Study participating centre

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Bangkok
10330
Thailand

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/05/2011 Yes No
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes