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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Desarda Tissue Technique With the Lichtenstein Technique in Primary Inguinal Hernia Repair
Led by Consorci Sanitari de l'Alt Penedès i Garraf · Updated on 2025-06-24
478
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
156 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating two surgical techniques, Desarda and Lichtenstein, for repairing primary inguinal hernia. This study aims to find out if the Desarda technique, which does not use a mesh, leads to fewer postoperative complications compared to the commonly used Lichtenstein technique that involves mesh use. The trial is randomized and triple-blinded to compare these methods fairly. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the Desarda technique or the Lichtenstein technique for their hernia repair. Both are surgical procedures performed via an anterior approach, either as outpatient surgery or with elective admission. The trial monitors the rate of post-surgery complications within three months after the procedure. During the study, participants will be closely followed to assess any complications after surgery. Researchers will track postoperative outcomes for three months to compare safety and recovery between the two techniques. Participants will provide informed consent and meet specific eligibility requirements to join the trial, which is sponsored by Consorci Sanitari de l'Alt Penedès i Garraf and is expected to continue until December 2030.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Desarda Tissue Technique vs Lichtenstein Technique for Primary Inguinal Hernia Repair
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with primary inguinal hernia
- Body mass index below 31
- Indication for inguinal hernia repair via anterior approach, either outpatient surgery or elective admission
- Legal capacity to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Weak, thin, or divided external oblique aponeurosis
- Ongoing oncological disease
- Cirrhotic patients classified as Child B or higher
- Women who have previously undergone a cesarean section
- Cognitive or affective conditions that limit cooperation with study procedures
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Day of surgery plus immediate recovery period
Participants undergo surgical repair of primary inguinal hernia using either the Desarda or Lichtenstein technique.
1 surgery visit (in-person) and immediate post-operative care
Duration - 3 months
Participants are monitored for post-surgery complications and recovery progress.
Approximately 3 follow-up visits over 3 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
CSAPG
Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona, Spain, 08810
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Research Team
J
Javier Errando, MD
N
Noemi Casaponsa
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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