Completed
Randomized Controlled Study Comparing Three Different Techniques for Open
What is being tested
Hernia repair
+ Hernia repair
+ Hernia repair
Procedure
Who is being recruted
Hernia+2
+ Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
+ Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
From 18 to 75 Years
+7 Eligibility Criteria
How is the trial designed
Treatment Study
Interventional
Study Start: October 2006
Summary
Principal SponsorKarolinska Institutet
Last updated: October 4, 2012
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Study start date: October 1, 2006
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.The primary aim is to evaluate if PSH and/or ultrapro mesch reduces chronic groin pain postoperatively compared to lichtenstein mesh. The second aim is to evaluate quality of life, recovery from surgery and frequency of recurrencies in the three groups
Principal SponsorKarolinska Institutet
Last updated: October 4, 2012
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Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.Design Details
160 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
These studies test new ways to treat a disease, condition, or health issue. The goal is to see if a new drug, therapy, or approach works better or has fewer side effects than existing options.
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Conditions
Criteria
Male
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 18 to 75 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
HerniaPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPathological Conditions, AnatomicalHernia, AbdominalHernia, Inguinal
Criteria
3 inclusion criteria required to participate
18-75 years
open surgery
unilateral primary hernia
4 exclusion criteria prevent from participating
Bilateral Hernia
Female
Recurrent Hernia
laparoscopic surgery
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.Treatment Groups
Study Objectives
One single intervention group is designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
Active ComparatorHernia repair with lichtenstein propylene mesh
Study Objectives
Primary Objectives
Secondary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location
CompletedOne Study Center