Clinical trials: Hernia
Radiculopathy, Herniated Disk
Percutaneous Diskectomy SpineJet x Open Microdiskectomy in Treatment of Lumbar Radiculopathy
Approximately 300,000 patients undergo open surgical procedures to treat symptoms caused by disc herniation. Among the various surgical techniques practiced the percutaneous discectomy occupies its space since the first…
- Trial name
- PDOP_TLR (NCT01367860)
- Testing
- Open microdiscectomy, Percutaneous Diskectomy SpineJet
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Morbid Obesity, Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Database for the Purpose of Research
The Minimally Invasive Surgery Team (MIST) are establishing a separate research database to find out more about patient's undergoing minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic , open and robot assisted) procedures at UCSD.
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Hernia, Colorectal Cancer, Laparoscopy
- Trial name
- NCT00535990
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Hernia, Inguinal
Prospective Trial Comparing Two Different Polypropylene Meshes for Inguinal Hernias
The purpose of this research study is to measure the clinical effectiveness of two different polypropylene meshes used for laparoscopic inguinal hernias by evaluating subjects' length of hospital stay, perioperative…
- Trial name
- NCT01825187
- Testing
- ULTRAPRO Mesh, 3DMAX, Evaluation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South East Area Health Education Center, Wilmington, NC
Low Back Pain, Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
A Prospective Study to Compare Bupivacaine and Exparel Versus Bupivacaine or Exparel Alone for Postoperative Pain Relief
The purpose of this study is to collect information about how patients feel when doctors manage their pain after lumbar spine surgery using a combination of EXPAREL® and bupivacaine injected into the lumbar spine at the end of…
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Lumbar Disc Degeneration, Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Trial name
- NCT03514277
- Testing
- Exparel, Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virtua Health, Inc.
Ventral Hernia
Comparative Study of Biologic Mesh Versus Repair With Component Separation.
The purpose of this study is to compare open abdominal incisional hernia repair using XenMATRIX biologic mesh versus repair with their own tissue.
- Trial name
- Davol (NCT01295125)
- Testing
- XenMATRIX mesh, Open abdominal ventral hernia repair
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
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
Ultrasound Guided Rectus Sheath Block, Pain, Postoperative
Comparison Between Ultra Sound Guided Rectus Sheath Block and Field Block for Midline Hernia Repair
Randomized double blinded controlled clinical trial will be done with a total number of 75 patients will be divided into 3 groups.
- Trial name
- NCT03225313
- Testing
- Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection Solution_#4, Normal Saline Flush, 0.9% Injectable Solution_#5
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Theodor Bilharz Research Institute
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
Lumbar and Other Intervertebral Disc Disorders With Radiculopathy
Epidural Clonidine for Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
This was a randomized, blinded study of transforaminal epidural injection of clonidine versus a similar injection of corticosteroid for acute lumbosacral radiculopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT00588354
- Testing
- Clonidine, Triamcinolone hexacetonide, Lidocaine HCl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo 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
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
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
Predictive Validity of VLaHHS
Development and Validation of Virtual Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Simulator
Part 3 Phase III of this protocol is the interventional portion and is the reason why only this Part is registered and reported within this record.
- Trial name
- (VLaHHS) (NCT06974383)
- Testing
- Training with Virtual Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Simulator (VLaHHS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Inguinal Hernia
Mastery Learning Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abstract: Minimally invasive techniques are now ubiquitous in the management of surgical disease. Competence in laparoscopy requires specialized training and practice.
- Trial name
- NCT01085500
- Testing
- Mastery Learning TEP Curriculum, Current Practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Umbilical Hernia
Minimally Invasive Closure of Umbilical Hernias
The purpose of the study is to test the use of "Deflux" injections in a minimally invasive closure of umbilical (belly button) hernias in infants between birth and five years.
- Trial name
- MIC (NCT00706329)
- Testing
- Deflux
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Shore Hospital
Ventral Hernia
Post-market Study of the Biodesign Hernia Graft
The purpose of this study is to collect data on the performance of the Biodesign® Hernia Graft when used to reinforce soft tissues during ventral hernia repair.
- Trial name
- NCT04294446
- Testing
- Biodesign Hernia Graft
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cook Biotech Incorporated
Low Back Pain, Sciatica
Integrated Supported Biopsychosocial Self-Management for Back Related Leg Pain
Guidelines advocate several complementary modalities as alternatives to drugs and other invasive treatments for chronic low back pain (LBP) conditions.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Sciatica, Back Related Leg Pain, Pain, Chronic
- Trial name
- SUPPORT (NCT05022121)
- Testing
- Supported Biopsychosocial Self-Management (SBSM), Medical Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Ventral Hernia
Heavy Weight Versus Medium Weight Mesh in Ventral Hernia Repair
The purpose of this study is to determine if mesh weight has an impact on postoperative pain, ventral hernia recurrence, incidence of deep wound infection, and overall quality of life following ventral hernia repair with mesh.
- Trial name
- NCT03082391
- Testing
- Heavy weight Mesh, Medium weight Mesh
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Hernia, Abdominal
Efficacy Study to Evaluate Laparoscopic Fascial Closure Device
During any minimally invasive surgery case, 5-25mm size incisions need to be made to gain access to the abdomen. One of the most difficult, time-consuming, and sometimes unreliable parts of the case is closing these incisions…
- Trial name
- NCT01024296
- Testing
- Port Close
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University