Minimally Invasive Closure of Umbilical Hernias

Stopped early · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Umbilical Hernia

In brief

The purpose of the study is to test the use of "Deflux" injections in a minimally invasive closure of umbilical (belly button) hernias in infants between birth and five years. The study is designed to demonstrate that the use of this device can safely and effectively close an umbilical hernia.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00706329

Run by

South Shore Hospital

People needed

25

Starts

2008-04-01

Expected to finish

2009-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-11-06

Who can join

Age: 1 and older, up to 5. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 1-5 years
• Umbilical hernia>1cm. diameter.
• Undergoing either a general surgical or urologic procedure under general anesthesia other than umbilical hernia repair.
• No previous umbilical hernia repair.

You may not qualify if…

• Over 5 years
• No umbilical hernia
• No other surgery required
• Previous umbilical hernia repair

Where it is running

• Children's Hospital Boston and South Shore Hospital — South Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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