Clinical trials: Hernia, Abdominal
Gastroschisis
Direct Peritoneal Resuscitation in Gastroschisis
This is a prospective, double-arm study designed to evaluate the tolerability of direct peritoneal resuscitation (DPR) in neonates with gastroschisis.
- Trial name
- NCT03205553
- Testing
- SoC Staged Silo Closure, Peritoneal Dialysis Solution/Dextrose 1.5%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic vs. Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair With IPOM
The investigators aim to conduct a registry-based, randomized controlled trial to investigate if the robotic platform for minimally invasive ventral hernia repair with intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM), when compared to the…
- Trial name
- NCT03283982
- Testing
- Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair with IPOM, Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair with IPOM
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Inguinal Hernia
Study Evaluating the Impact of Mesh Pore Size on Chronic Pain After Lichtenstein Hernioplasty
The aim of the present study is to determine whether usage of mesh with larger pores, compared with mesh with smaller pores, would result in decreased rate of chronic pain after open inguinal hernia repair.
- Trial name
- NCT02500056
- Testing
- Optilene LP mesh, Ultrapro mesh
- Volunteers
- 143 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tartu University Hospital
Hernia, Paraesophageal
Improving Pain Control in Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Intravenous Lidocaine Versus Placebo
We aim to study the impact of perioperative IV lidocaine on postoperative pain control in patients undergoing paraesophageal hernia repair. This is in the context of an established ERAS protocol.
- Trial name
- PEH (NCT04096170)
- Testing
- IV lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Inguinal Hernia
Neo-nervegenesis in Inguinal Hernia Implant ProFlor
The investigation is aimed at specifically demonstrating the ingrowth of newly formed nervous elements within a 3D dynamic responsive implant for inguinal hernia repair.
- Trial name
- NCT04171102
- Testing
- ProFlor Hernia implant
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cagliari
Ventral Hernia
Gastrointestinal Tract Recovery in Patients Undergoing Open Ventral Hernia Repair
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Alvimopan (Entereg) in ventral hernia surgery patients is associated with accelerated gastrointestinal recovery and reduced length of hospital stay compared to placebo controls.
- Trial name
- NCT02379858
- Testing
- Alvimopan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
Milrinone in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) usually have pulmonary hypoplasia and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) leading to hypoxemic respiratory failure (HRF).
- Conditions
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn, Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure, Pulmonary Hypoplasia
- Trial name
- NCT02951130
- Testing
- Milrinone
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Chronic Pain
Lichtenstein Patch or Prolene Hernia System (PHS) for Inguinal Hernia Repair
This randomised prospective study was designed to compare the convalescence and the long-term sequelae in inguinal hernia repair with either a bilayer mesh as devised by Gilbert (Prolene Hernia System®) or an onlay mesh applied…
- Trial name
- NCT01070693
- Testing
- Open mesh inguinal hernia repair, Prolene Hernia System, Lichtenstein technique
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Ventral Hernia
Open Versus Robotic Retromuscular Ventral Hernia Repair
The purpose of this study is to determine how the robotic retromuscular hernia repair compares to the open retromuscular hernia repair for large hernia defects in patients at higher risk of wound complications.
- Trial name
- ORREO (NCT03007758)
- Testing
- open ventral hernia repair, robotic ventral hernia repair
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Prisma Health-Upstate
Inguinal Hernia, Postoperative Pain
Preoperative Etanercept Before Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed operations in young men. Persistent pain after inguinal surgery represents a significant cause of disability, occurring in between 15%-35% of cases.
- Trial name
- NCT00825344
- Testing
- Etanercept, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Inguinal Hernia
Urinary Retention After Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: Comparing the Use of the Intraoperative Urinary Catheter
This will be a randomized controlled study which will compare the rate of post-operative urinary retention after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair between patients who receive an intra-operative urinary catheter and those who…
- Trial name
- NCT03835351
- Testing
- Urinary Catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 491 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Pain, Postoperative, Opioid Use
Impact of Quadratus Lumborum Block on Recovery Profile After Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral hernia repair may be associated with significant postoperative pain. Pain is typically managed with intravenous (IV) and oral medications that come with their own risks, such as nausea, constipation, sedation, respiratory…
- Trial name
- NCT03794882
- Testing
- Quadratus Lumborum Block, Standard Medical Management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Inguinal Hernia, Ventral Hernia
Medtronic Hugo™ Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) System in Hernia Surgery (Enable Hernia Repair)
A prospective, multicenter, single-arm pivotal study will be performed with 192 subjects enrolled to have an inguinal or ventral robotic hernia repair procedure using the Medtronic Hugo™ RAS system.
- Trial name
- NCT06445504
- Testing
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) Hernia Repair Surgery
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic - MITG
Gastroschisis
Evaluation of Glycerin Suppositories to Improve Bowel Function in Gastroschisis
Gastroschisis is a congenital defect of the abdominal wall that leads to evisceration of various amounts of the abdominal organs.
- Trial name
- NCT03355326
- Testing
- Glycerin Suppository
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Ventral Hernia
Hernia Repair in Multiply Morbid Patients
Support of a ventral hernia repair with a prosthetic mesh has been demonstrated to result in a diminished rate of hernia recurrence.
- Trial name
- RAM2P (NCT00930787)
- Testing
- Strattice Reconstructive Tissue Matrix (Hernia Repair), Proceed Surgical Mesh (Hernia repair)
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- LifeCell
Hydrocele, Inguinal Hernia
Study of Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in Children Undergoing Hydrocelectomy and/or Hernia Repair Surgery
Study measures the difference in pain after hernia \&/or hydrocele repair based on site of local anesthesia injection.
- Trial name
- TAP (NCT01698268)
- Testing
- TAP block, Local Infiltration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kaveh Aslani, MD
Umbilical Hernia
Caudal Versus Rectus Sheath Study
The literature has clearly demonstrated that the effective treatment of postoperative pain in infants and children is challenging.
- Trial name
- NCT01394523
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Hernia, Obesity
Evaluation of Surgisis Gold Graft for Incision Reinforcement After Open Bariatric Surgery
The primary objective is to compare the effectiveness of the Surgisis Gold Graft to suture closure alone in preventing an incisional hernia after open bariatric surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00274625
- Testing
- Surgisis Gold Graft, Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 402 people
- Sponsor
- Cook Group Incorporated
Inguinal Hernia
Determine the Clinical Advantage of IV vs PO Acetaminophen
There is limited research on the clinical outcome differences between intravenous (IV) acetaminophen versus oral (PO) acetaminophen.
- Trial name
- NCT03558555
- Testing
- Acetaminophen IV Soln, Oral Acetaminophen, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yan Lai
Ventral Hernia, Incisional Hernia
A Prospective, Multi-Center Study of Phasix™ Mesh for Ventral or Incisional Hernia Repair.
Single-arm study of Phasix Mesh in High Risk patients looking at SSI and recurrence rates.
- Trial name
- NCT01961687
- Testing
- Resorbable Mesh
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- C. R. Bard