Clinical trials: Internal Hernia
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ventral Hernia, Umbilical Hernia
Does a Transabdominal Plane Block Decrease Patient Pain After Ventral Hernia Repair?
The purpose of this study is to determine if a Transabdominal Plane Block will decrease patient pain and pain medication use after a laparoscopic ventral (ventral, umbilical, incisional) hernia repair with mesh.
- Conditions
- Ventral Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Incisional Hernia, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- NCT02007096
- Testing
- Transabdominal Plane Block, Non Transabdominal Plane Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Hernia, Inguinal
Mesh Fixation and Closure of Peritoneum Following Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Using N-butyl Cyanoacrylate
Fixation of mesh and peritoneal closure during TAPP repair using n-butyl cyanoacrylate.
- Trial name
- NCT02457728
- Testing
- LiquiBandFix8
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St John of God Hospital, Vienna
Abdominal Wall Hernia, Pancreatic Diseases
IV Acetaminophen for Post-Operative Pain Management in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Population
Number of patients with unsatisfactory pain relief defined as average visual analog scale (VAS) more than 5 with or without requirement of IVPCA for pain relief during the first 48 hours postoperative period will be compared…
- Conditions
- Abdominal Wall Hernia, Pancreatic Diseases, Bowel Disease, Gastric Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03198871
- Testing
- Acetaminophen Injectable Product, Sodium Chloride 0.9%, Intravenous
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kathirvel Subramaniam
Hiatal Hernia
Reducing Postoperative Opioids in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia
This is a prospective randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial that will target enrollment of 46 subjects undergoing laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05953428
- Testing
- Opioid Sparing Anesthesia Protocol (OSA), Opioid Based Anesthesia Protocol (OBA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Endeavor Health
Obesity, Ventral Hernia
Does a Virtual Coach Offer a Better Solution for Weight Reduction in Ventral Hernia Patients With Obesity?
The purpose for this research is to create a MyChart-enabled virtual coach that assists obese patients lose weight prior to ventral hernia surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05797974
- Testing
- MyChart enabled virtual weight loss coach, Standard preoperative weight loss tools
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida