Clinical trials: Polypropylene
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
Hernia, Inguinal
Comparative Study on Self-adhesive Mesh for Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Tension-less mesh repair is the most common procedure for inguinal hernia. Conventional heavy weight polypropylene meshes have been reported to stimulate inflammatory reaction and this is responsible for mesh shrinkage and…
- Trial name
- NCT00960011
- Testing
- PROGRIP, POLYPROPYLENE
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse, Cystocele
Anterior Colporrhaphy Versus Cystocele Repair Using Polypropylene Mesh or Porcine Dermis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the success rate of cystocele repair using polypropylene mesh or porcine dermis compared to that of anterior colporrhaphy in a prospective randomized fashion.
- Conditions
- Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse, Cystocele, Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Trial name
- OARS (NCT01393171)
- Testing
- Polypropylene mesh (Polyform by Boston Scientific), Porcine Dermis (Pelvicol by CRBard), Anterior Colporrhaphy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia Study Using Biodesign IHM
Aim is to evaluate outcomes of inguinal hernia repair incorporating the standard Lichtenstein (open) repair using Biodesign IHM in a double blind (physician evaluator and patient will be blinded), randomized, prospective…
- Trial name
- NCT00393887
- Testing
- Biodesign IHM, Polypropylene mesh
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Cook Group Incorporated
Pregnancy, Cesarean Section
Comparison of Staples Versus Prolene Suture for Skin Closure at Cesarean Delivery
Currently different materials are used to close the skin after a cesarean delivery, including absorbable suture, non-absorbable suture and staples.
- Trial name
- NCT01509950
- Testing
- Staples, Prolene non-absorbable sutures, Absorbable Sutures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Patient and Surgical Related Risk Factors for Complications
TiLoop® Bra for Breast Reconstruction
A new approach for single stage implant based breast reconstruction (BR) is the use of a titanium-coated polypropylene mesh (TCPM) as an alternative to acellular dermal matrix (ADM).
- Trial name
- NCT01544023
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rostock
Cesarean Section; Infection, Scar
Evaluation of Wound Infection Rates and Cosmetic Results of Different Suture Materials in Cesarean Skin Incision
Our primary aim is to determine the most beneficial suture in order to reduce complications due to skin incision in common surgeries such as cesarean section, and our secondary aim is to evaluate the suture material used in terms…
- Trial name
- NCT06119113
- Testing
- Evaluation of the wound infection at the 10th day post-op check-up among all groups, Evaluation of the cosmetic results of the incision line at the 2nd month post-op check-up among all groups, Evaluation of the cosmetic results of the incision line at the 6th month post-op check-up among all groups
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ayşenur Çalış Özbayram
Vocal Cord Paralysis, Phonasthenia
A Novel Approach for Thyroplasty Type 1, With Prolene Mesh. A Prospective Study.
Larynx performs important functions of the aero-digestive tract, it has vital role in control of breathing, phonation, deglutition and protection of lower respiratory tract from aspiration.
- Conditions
- Vocal Cord Paralysis, Phonasthenia, Presbylarynges, Idiopathic Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT04458818
- Testing
- Prolene Mesh Vocal Cord Medialization Implant
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muhammad Rashid
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