Comparison of Self-Fixating vs Non-Fixating Hernia Mesh

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Inguinal Hernia

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if self-fixating polyester mesh will have lower incidence of chronic postoperative pain and recurrence than non-fixating polyester mesh when used for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02062775

Run by

Endeavor Health

People needed

285

Starts

2013-08-01

Expected to finish

2017-10-10

Last updated by the study team

2019-09-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• > 18 years
• ASA Classification I, II, III
• scheduled for elective TEP inguinal hernia repair

You may not qualify if…

• ASA Classification IV or greater
• needing emergency surgery
• known history of narcotic dependence
• undergoing bilateral inguinal or combined umbilical hernia repair
• undergoing other procedures during same anesthetic
• undergoing recurrent inguinal hernia repair

Where it is running

• NorthShore University HealthSystem — Evanston, Illinois, United States

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