N/A Completed N=334 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Effect of Suture for Mesh Fixation in Lichtenstein Hernia Repair

Inguinal Hernia

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00815698 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

334

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Mar 2016

Primary outcomePrimary: Pain, Numbness and Discomfort in the Groin — 28; 34 participants

Summary

The investigators want to evaluate the effect of suturing the mesh versus using a self-adhesive mesh for Lichtenstein hernia repair. Effect parameters include chronic pain.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Pain, Numbness and Discomfort in the Groin	28; 34	—
SECONDARY Recurrence	2; 2	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy males 18-80 years
Primary inguinal unilateral hernia

Exclusion Criteria

Recurrent hernia
Bilateral, scrotal or femoral hernia
BMI above 35

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