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Hernia, InguinalONLAPNCT01960777

Chronic Pain After Inguinal Hernia Repair, the ONSTEP Technique Versus the Laparoscopic Approach

A study testing Onstep and Laparoscopic repair in people with Hernia, Inguinal and Chronic Pain, run by Jacob Rosenberg at 1 site in Denmark.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair involving mesh placement with the Onstep-technique compared to mesh placement using a laparoscopic approach. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 90 years, men only
Conditions the study is for
Hernia, Inguinal, Chronic Pain
What is being tested?
Onstep and Laparoscopic repair
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
188 participants
Where
1 siteDenmark
Study dates
Mar 2014to Jul 2017
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 90 years
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Clinical diagnose of a primary groin hernia that requires surgical intervention.
  • Eligible for procedure performed under general anesthesia.
  • Eligible for both laparoscopic and Onstep procedure.

Who cannot join

  • Not able to understand Danish/Swedish, written and spoken.
  • Emergency procedures.
  • Previous inguinal hernia on ipsilateral side.
  • ASA score more than 3.
  • Irreducible inguinoscrotal hernia.
  • Local or systemic infection.
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  • Contralateral hernia being operated at the same time or planned operated during follow-up.
  • Other abdominal hernias being operated at the same time or planned operated during follow-up.
  • Previous surgery that has impaired the sensation in the groin area.
  • BMI > 40 or < 20.
  • Daily intake of alcohol >5 units, 1 unit = 12g pure alcohol.
  • Known disease which impairs central or peripheral nerve function.
  • Concurrent malignant disease.
  • Impairment of cognitive function (e.g. dementia).
  • Chronic pain that requires medication.
  • Mental disorder that requires medication.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Denmark1 site
  • Department of Surgery, Herlev Hospital

    Herlev

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About this study

Official title: Chronic Pain After Inguinal Hernia Repair, ONSTEP vs. Laparoscopic Approach, A Randomised Observer Blinded Multicenter Study

The objective of this study is to evaluate chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair involving mesh placement with the Onstep-technique compared to mesh placement using a laparoscopic approach. The study hypothesis is that an even or smaller proportions of patients operated the Onstep technique will have chronic pain that impairs daily function.

Being tested
Onstep, Laparoscopic repair
Keywords
Hernia, Inguinal, Laparoscopy, Onstep
Medical subject headings
Hernia, Inguinal, Chronic Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • OnstepProcedure or surgery

  • Laparoscopic repairProcedure or surgery

Study groups in NCT01960777
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
OnstepExperimentalParticipants in this group will have an inguinal hernia repair ad modum Onstep.
Receives: Procedure: Onstep
Laparoscopic repairActive comparatorParticipants in this group will receive an inguinal hernia repair by use of a laparoscopic approach.
Receives: Procedure: Laparoscopic repair

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Proportion of patients with substantial pain related impairment of function

    At the 6 month follow up, all participants will be asked to fill out questionnaires regarding pain. Questionnaire used will assess degree of pain and degree of impairment on daily function.

    Measured: 6 month

  2. Early postoperative pain

    Early postoperative pain, measured on postoperative day 1, 2, 3 and 10 on the VAS for pain and compared between groups.

    Measured: 10 days

  3. Pain related impairment of function at 12 months

    At the 12 months follow up, all participants will be asked to fill out questionnaires regarding pain. Questionnaire used will assess degree of pain and degree of impairment on daily function.

    Measured: 12 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted11 Oct 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2014
  3. Primary completionJul 2017
  4. Study completionJul 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
188 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01960777
Sponsor's protocol ID
ONLAP
Acronym
ONLAP
Status last verified
Feb 2018
First submitted
9 Oct 2013
Last updated
23 Feb 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Andresen K, Burcharth J, Rosenberg J. ONSTEP versus laparoscopy for inguinal hernia repair: protocol for a randomised clinical trial. Dan Med J. 2015 Dec;62(12):A5169.

    PubMed 26621399

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Onstep and Laparoscopic repair in people with Hernia, Inguinal and Chronic Pain, run by Jacob Rosenberg at 1 site in Denmark.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 16 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Feb 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Denmark. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Proportion of patients with substantial pain related impairment of function (time frame: 6 month). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01960777, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Feb 2018.

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