Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Suture for Mesh Fixation in Lichtenstein Hernia Repair

Lead Sponsor:

Jacob Rosenberg

Collaborating Sponsors:

Bispebjerg Hospital

University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen

Conditions:

Inguinal Hernia

Eligibility:

MALE

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The investigators want to evaluate the effect of suturing the mesh versus using a self-adhesive mesh for Lichtenstein hernia repair. Effect parameters include chronic pain.

Detailed Description

Pain is a frequent problem after open inguinal hernia repair. The most frequent operative technique for inguinal hernia repair in adults is the Lichtenstein mesh repair, where a polypropylene mesh is ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Healthy males 18-80 years
  • Primary inguinal unilateral hernia

Exclusion

  • Recurrent hernia
  • Bilateral, scrotal or femoral hernia
  • BMI above 35

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

334 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00815698

Start Date

December 1 2008

End Date

September 1 2011

Last Update

March 23 2016

Active Locations (5)

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Bispebjerg Hospital

Copenhagen, Copenhaven, Denmark, 2400

2

Frederikshavn Hospital

Frederikshavn, Frederikshavn, Denmark, 9900

3

Gentofte Hospital

Gentofte Municipality, Hellerup, Denmark, 2900

4

Randers Hospital

Randers, Randers, Denmark, 8930