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Ventral HerniaNCT04986917

Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair with Routine Defect Closure Using Su2ura® Approximation Device

A study testing Hernia repair surgery using the Su2ura® approximation device, Physical Examination and Vital Signs in people with Ventral Hernia, run by Anchora Medical at 2 sites in Israel.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Study includes 5 visits: Screening, Baseline/Surgery, and 14 days, 3 months, 12months Follow-Ups post-surgery. The actual point of enrollment for each subject is considered the day of surgery. Total study duration is up to 12 months post-surgery. Surgery will be performed under general anesthesia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Ventral Hernia
What is being tested?
Hernia repair surgery using the Su2ura® approximation device, Physical Examination and Vital Signs
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
18 participants
Where
2 sitesIsrael
Study dates
19 Jan 2022to 21 Nov 2024
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥18 years.
  • Patient desires an elective surgical repair.
  • Patient is able to provide an informed consent.
  • Diagnosis of a primary or secondary ventral hernia, with a fascial defect of width no more than 5 cm width in size on clinical examination or imaging scan.
  • Body mass index (BMI) of 20-40 kg/m2.
  • Candidate for laparoscopic repair based on the operating surgeon's assessment.

Who cannot join

  • Exclusion criteria 1. Diagnosis of concomitant abdominal wall defect(s) contiguous with ventral hernia.
  • 2. Patient in need of concomitant non-hernia repair surgical procedure(s). 3. Patient in need of emergent ventral hernia repair for complications such as incarceration, intestinal obstruction or strangulation.
  • 4. The patient desires hernia repair using a technique other than that consistent with the study.
  • 5. Patient has loss of domain as assessed on physical examination or CT scan. 6. Patient has a history of an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. 7. Patient has a severe co-morbid condition likely to limit survival to less than 2 years.
  • 8. Patient was treated with chemotherapy in the past 6 months. 9. Patient was treated with steroids in the past 6 months. 10. Patient with known collagen disorder. 11. Clean contaminated/contaminated or dirty surgical field. 12. Patient is pregnant or intends to become pregnant during the study period. 13. Patient has ascites on physical examination or CT scan. 14. Patient has liver failure. 15. Patient undergoing dialysis treatment. 16. Patient has a wound-healing disorder. 17. Patient has an untreated coagulation disorder or is on anti-coagulant therapy not managed peri-operatively with the advice or supervision of a hematologist.
  • 18. Patient with autoimmune disorder requiring more than 10 mg of corticosteroid daily.
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  • 19. Patient who is immunocompromised (including a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, organ transplant, or receiving chemo- or radiation therapy.
  • 20. Patient in need of concomitant surgical procedures other than indicated in the protocol as acceptable.
  • 21. Non-compliance with the study protocol. 22. Patient requests to exit the study. 23. Prior radiotherapy. 24. Active malignancy for at least 2 years. 25. Patients has Diastasis recti more than 4cm×4cm size

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Israel2 sites
  • Barzilai Medical Center

    Ashkelon, Southern District

  • Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

    Hadera, Central District

Other trials in Israel

About this study

Study includes 5 visits: Screening, Baseline/Surgery, and 14 days, 3 months, 12months Follow-Ups post-surgery. The actual point of enrollment for each subject is considered the day of surgery. Total study duration is up to 12 months post-surgery.

Surgery will be performed under general anesthesia. Standard antibiotic prophylaxis will be administered 30 min prior to skin incision. A surgical assistant will be selected by the PI from the surgical staff of the department.

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The procedure will involve placement of laparoscopic ports, reduction of the hernia sac, closure of the defect with the Su2ura® approximation device and fixation of mesh with tacks over the closed defect in an IPOM fashion.

Based on surgeon consideration, primary umbilical hernia defects under 2 cm will be repaired with or without mesh.

Study follow-up visits will take place 14 days, 3 months and 12 months post-surgery.

Read the detailed description

This study will be performed in accordance with the design and specific provisions of this protocol, in accordance with the ethical principles that have their origin in the Declaration of Helsinki, that are consistent with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR), part 812 (Investigational Device Exemptions), and the applicable regulatory requirements.

The study is a prospective, multi-center, open study, to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Su2ura® approximation device.

An abdominal hernia emerges through a preformed or acquired defect of the abdominal wall. The defect may be congenital (primary), acquired as a result of wear and tear (primary), or result from surgery or trauma, where failure of the abdominal wall to heal produces an incisional (non-primary) hernia. Examples of abdominal hernia include epigastric, umbilical and inguinal hernia. Patients may be asymptomatic or complain of a lump or pain. These patients are offered elective surgery. Patients may also present with complications necessitating emergency repair with or without additional resection of compromised viscera.

Ventral hernias are very common and do present a challenge because of the risk of recurrence. Besides the surgeon, these hernias are ideally managed by a dietitian, nurse, and a physical therapist. Patient education has been a very popular topic in literature and hospital settings. Giving patients literature and discussing outcomes with instructions on multiple aspects throughout their encounters has shown to be very effective.

The Su2ura Approximation Device is designed to deploy anchors threaded with stiches to facilitate tissue approximation by eliminating the need for the passing of a needle from one side of the tissue to the other as performed in traditional suturing. Utilizing the anchor feature allows a single action placement of a suture.

The principal investigator from each medical center participated in an appropriate training program. This training included the surgery procedure in an animal. The Principal investigators will train the sub investigators in this procedure. The sponsor will also provide training on the laparoscopic simulator to the principal investigators.

A total of 60 patients will be recruited to the study. Patients with a primary umbilical hernia under 2 cm will be recruited to the study and the hernia will be repaired with or without mesh according to the PI's decision.

Eligible patients with a primary or secondary ventral hernia, desiring an elective surgical repair, who amply the inclusion/Exclusion criteria will be offered to participate in the study.

Study includes 5 visits: Screening, Baseline/Surgery, and 14 days, 3 months, 12months Follow-Ups post-surgery. The actual point of enrollment for each subject is considered the day of surgery. Total study duration is up to 12months post-surgery.

Conditions
Ventral Hernia
Being tested
Hernia repair surgery using the Su2ura® approximation device, Physical Examination, Vital Signs, Blood Tests, Urine Pregnancy Test
Keywords
hernia, primary, ventral, laparoscopy, umbilical
Medical subject headings
Hernia, Ventral, Hernia

What participants receive

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

  • Hernia repair surgery using the Su2ura® approximation deviceDevice

    Also called study device intervention

    . The hernia defect will be measured and the Su2ura® approximation device will then be used to close the defect, placing stainless steel implantable anchors threaded on a Polyethylene braided surgical suture.

  • Physical ExaminationDiagnostic test

    All subjects will undergo a standard physical examination by an authorized physician. The physician's evaluation will include diagnosis and documentation of any significant clinical abnormalities or diseases.

  • Vital SignsDiagnostic test

    Vital signs include blood pressure, pulse, temperature, body weight and height, body mass index (BMI).

  • Blood TestsDiagnostic test

    All subjects will undergo Hematology and Biochemistry blood tests. Blood Hematology test will include a complete CBC. Blood Biochemistry test will include the following measures: Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Chloride (Cl), Creatinine, Glucose, Urea, Albumin, Calcium total, Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), ALT, AST, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, LDH, Total Protein, Uric Acid, CRP, and Lipid Profile (including Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides).

    5 ml of blood (equals to 1 spoon) will be taken for each test.

  • Urine Pregnancy TestDiagnostic test

    Urine pregnancy test will be performed during the screening visit (for WOCBP).

  • Abdominal Ultrasound imagingDiagnostic test

    All subjects will undergo an abdominal ultrasound (US) imaging at 12 Months visit. The US will be performed to verify an absence of hernia recurrence.

  • EuraHS-QoLOther

    Also called (hernia-specific European Hernia Society Quality of Life Questionnaire)

    patients will be asked to fill a questionnaire assessing patient-reported satisfaction and function. questionnaire score range: 0-180; higher score indicates higher pain and discomfort

  • Visual Analouge Scale (VAS)Other

    A validated, subjective measure measuring acute and chronic pain. questionnaire score range: 0-10; higher score indicates higher pain level.

  • Clinical evaluation for hernia recurrence and clinical bulgingDiagnostic test

    The procedure includes:

    1. Clinical examination to determine the presence of hernia recurrence and clinical bulging, in an inconclusive physical exam a radiological imaging will be performed such as US or CT.
    2. SAE's and SADE's evaluation of the seroma.
    3. Taking a photograph of the surgery area without disclosing the subject's identity.
Study groups in NCT04986917
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Su2ura® approximation device - study device groupExperimentalPatients with a primary umbilical hernia will be recruited to the study and the hernia will be repaired using the Su2ura® approximation device
Receives: Device: Hernia repair surgery using the Su2ura® approximation device; Diagnostic Test: Physical Examination; Diagnostic Test: Vital Signs; Diagnostic Test: Blood Tests; Diagnostic Test: Urine Pregnancy Test; Diagnostic Test: Abdominal Ultrasound imaging; Other: EuraHS-QoL; Other: Visual Analouge Scale (VAS); Diagnostic Test: Clinical evaluation for hernia recurrence and clinical bulging

What is being measured

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

  1. Adverse events assesments

    Overall rate of Serious Adverse Events and serious adverse device effects (SADE) related to study product up to hospital discharge and up to the 30th post-operative day.

    Measured: up to 30 days

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Hernia recurrence rate

    Hernia recurrence rate (Investigator confirmed hernia recurrence on physical examination or imaging).

    Measured: up to 12 months

  2. Patient satisfaction

    1. Patient satisfaction and function as assessed by the European Hernia Society Quality of life questionnaire (EuraHS-QoL). score range : 0-180 pts; higher score means high pain and discomfort levels.

    Measured: up to 14 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted3 Aug 2021
  2. Study start19 Jan 2022
  3. Primary completion6 Aug 2024
  4. Study completion21 Nov 2024

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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
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
A total of 60 patients will be recruited to the study. Patients with a primary umbilical hernia under 2 cm will be recruited to the study and the hernia will be repaired with or without mesh according to the PI's decision. Eligible patients with a primary or secondary ventral hernia, desiring an elective surgical repair, who amply the inclusion/Exclusion criteria will be offered to participate in the study. Study includes 5 visits: Screening, Baseline/Surgery, and 14 days, 3 months, 12months Follow-Ups post-surgery. The actual point of enrollment for each subject is considered the day of surgery. Total study duration is up to 12months post-surgery.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
18 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04986917
Sponsor's protocol ID
ANC-002
Status last verified
Jan 2025
First submitted
27 Jul 2021
Last updated
21 Jan 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Hernia repair surgery using the Su2ura® approximation device, Physical Examination and Vital Signs in people with Ventral Hernia, run by Anchora Medical at 2 sites in Israel.

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 6 inclusion and 9 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 21 Jan 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Israel. 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?

Adverse events assesments (time frame: up to 30 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 21 Jan 2025.

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