N/A
N=334
Effect of Suture for Mesh Fixation in Lichtenstein Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00815698 ↗Enrolled (actual)
334
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: Pain, Numbness and Discomfort in the Groin — 28; 34 participants
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- suture (Procedure); no suture (Procedure)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- Male
- Sponsor
- Jacob Rosenberg
- Primary completion
- Apr 2011
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Pain, Numbness and Discomfort in the Groin |
28; 34 | — |
| SECONDARY Recurrence |
2; 2 | — |
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.
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
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00815698). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.