Status:

COMPLETED

Comparative Study on Self-adhesive Mesh for Open Inguinal Hernia Repair

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Hong Kong

Collaborating Sponsors:

Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong

Tung Wah Hospital

Conditions:

Hernia, Inguinal

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Tension-less mesh repair is the most common procedure for inguinal hernia. Conventional heavy weight polypropylene meshes have been reported to stimulate inflammatory reaction and this is responsible ...

Detailed Description

Tension free mesh repair is the most common procedure for inguinal hernia repair. Conventional heavy weight polypropylene meshes have been reported to stimulate inflammatory reaction and this is respo...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age above 18 and below 80
  • Male or female patients
  • Unilateral inguinal hernia
  • First occurrence hernia

Exclusion

  • Inguino-scrotal hernia
  • Recurrent inguinal hernia
  • Incarcerated hernia
  • Bilateral inguinal hernia

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

58 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00960011

Start Date

June 1 2009

End Date

May 1 2016

Last Update

April 15 2020

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Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China