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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1
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