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Activity Restrictions After Inguinal Hernia Repair
Led by VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System · Updated on 2023-05-19
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating the effects of different physical activity guidelines following surgery for single-sided inguinal hernia repair. This pilot study compares outcomes between patients given standard lifting restrictions and those allowed to return to activity based on their comfort. The goal is to see if allowing patient autonomy can reduce recovery time while monitoring complications, hernia recurrence, physical activity levels, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups after surgery: a control group following standard precautions (lifting no more than 20 pounds for 6 weeks after open surgery or 2 weeks after minimally invasive surgery), or a treatment group advised to resume activities as tolerated but to stop if pain occurs. Surgery will be performed according to usual medical care. Data will be collected through pre- and post-operative questionnaires, clinical visits, and medical chart reviews. Throughout the study, participants will be assessed on their surgical recovery, timing of return to physical activity, and overall quality of life. Researchers will monitor hernia recurrence and post-surgery complications for up to two years. Questionnaires about activity levels will be completed within six weeks after surgery. All data will be securely stored and analyzed to compare outcomes between the two groups.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Activity Restrictions After Inguinal Hernia Repair
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Clinical diagnosis of unilateral inguinal hernia
- Scheduled to undergo surgery
- Able to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Bilateral inguinal hernia
- Recurrent inguinal hernia
- Surgery planned with additional procedures besides hernia repair
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or electronic)
Duration - Day of surgery
Participants undergo inguinal hernia repair surgery followed by immediate postoperative care according to normal medical recommendations.
1 visit (in-person surgical procedure)
Duration - Up to 6 weeks depending on surgery type and treatment group
Participants follow either standard lifting restrictions or return to activity as tolerated instructions during recovery after surgery.
Multiple outpatient visits for post-operative clinical assessments and questionnaires
Duration - Up to 2 years
Participants are observed for postoperative complications and hernia recurrence to assess long-term outcomes.
Periodic clinic visits and questionnaires over 2 years
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
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Research Team
E
Edward Jones
D
Danielle Abbitt
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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