Status:
COMPLETED
Glubran Mesh Fixation in Lichtenstein Hernioplasty
Lead Sponsor:
Kuopio University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
North Karelia Central Hospital
Paijat-Hame Hospital District
Conditions:
Inguinal Hernia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to investigate whether chronic postoperative pain is less frequent and quality of life better when inguinal mesh is fixed by using tissue glue compared to conventional sutu...
Detailed Description
Repair of inguinal hernia in one of the most frequently performed surgical operation in western world. The technique of choice is currently to support inguinal tissues by using polypropylene mesh. Chr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- inguinal hernia
- adult patient
Exclusion
- patient not willing
- multiple recurrences
- inguinal pain without evidence of hernia
- femoral hernia
- large scrotal hernia
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
300 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00659542
Start Date
October 1 2007
End Date
December 1 2009
Last Update
March 11 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Hannu Paajanen
Kuopio, Kuopio, Finland, 1777