What is this study trying to find out about incisional hernia?

This observational study aims to understand if preoperative physical activity and patient fragility affect the risk and severity of complications after incisional hernia repair. Researchers want to learn how inactivity and other health factors might influence recovery. The study is led by the University Hospital in Strasbourg, France.

Who may be eligible for this incisional hernia clinical trial?

Adults aged 18 years or older who have had midline incisional hernia surgery with prosthetic reinforcement between January 6, 2021 and October 24, 2024 may be eligible. The study includes all genders and excludes those who oppose the use of their medical data for research. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this incisional hernia clinical trial?

Study-related care, including data collection and trial evaluations, is provided at no cost. Personal travel and other expenses may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered. Participants should consider their own costs when joining the study.

Actively Recruiting

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

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Does Preoperative Physical Activity Predict Postoperative Complications After Incisional Hernia Repair?

Led by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · Updated on 2025-09-25

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What this Trial Is About

Patients with abdominal wall incisional hernia often face complex management challenges due to multiple health conditions. This observational study investigates whether preoperative physical activity levels and patient fragility, influenced by inactivity and other health issues, relate to the risk and severity of complications following incisional hernia repair. The study observes adults who have undergone midline incisional hernia surgery with prosthetic reinforcement at a hospital. It aims to track postoperative complications using the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI) measured on the first day after surgery. No interventions or treatments are assigned, as this is an observational research. Participants' medical records and surgical outcomes will be reviewed to assess complication rates and severity. Researchers will analyze how pre-surgery physical activity and fragility relate to postoperative recovery. The study runs from September 2025 to September 2026, with participants having surgery recorded between January 2021 and October 2024.