Status:
COMPLETED
Watchful Waiting Versus Open Tension-free Repair of Inguinal Hernia in Asymptomatic or Minimally Symptomatic Men
Lead Sponsor:
Creighton University
Conditions:
Inguinal Hernia
Eligibility:
MALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This is a multicenter clinical trial to compare pain, physical function, and other outcomes in men with asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic inguinal hernias randomly assigned to watchful waiting wit...
Detailed Description
CONTEXT Many men with an inguinal hernia have minimal symptoms. Whether deferring operation is safe and a good option for some patients has not been assessed. OBJECTIVE To compare pain and the Physic...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- men 18 years of age and older with asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic inguinal hernias who give informed consent to be randomized.
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Exclusion
- Presence of pain limiting usual activities, difficulty in reducing hernia within last 6 weeks, undetectable hernias, local or systemic infection, ASA physical status \>3, or participation in another clinical trial.
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Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 1999
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
February 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
724 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00263250
Start Date
February 1 1999
End Date
February 1 2005
Last Update
July 1 2013
Active Locations (1)
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American College of Surgeons
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60610