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Minimally Invasive Open Preperitoneal Surgery With Polysoft Mesh Versus a Classic Open Surgery With Light Weight Mesh

Primary Purpose

Hernia, Inguinal

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Belgium
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Polysoft Mesh
Light Weight Mesh
Sponsored by
University Hospital, Ghent
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Hernia, Inguinal focused on measuring Hernia Inguinalis

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Symptomatic hernia inguinalis > 18 years

Sites / Locations

  • University Hospital Ghent

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Light Weight Mesh

Polysoft Mesh

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Percentage of relapse
Postoperative pain assessment
Duration to full recovery (able to do all activities)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
May 7, 2006
Last Updated
August 31, 2023
Sponsor
University Hospital, Ghent
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00323674
Brief Title
Minimally Invasive Open Preperitoneal Surgery With Polysoft Mesh Versus a Classic Open Surgery With Light Weight Mesh
Official Title
Prospective Randomized Study to Evaluate the Recovery of a Hernia Inguinalis by a Minimally Invasive Open Preperitoneal Surgery With Polysoft Mesh Versus a Classic Open Surgery According to Modified Lichtenstein Procedure With Light Weight Mesh
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
March 2006 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 2015 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 31, 2015 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University Hospital, Ghent

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This is a prospective randomized study to evaluate the recovery of a hernia inguinalis by a minimally invasive open preperitoneal surgery with polysoft mesh versus a classic open surgery according to modified Lichtenstein procedure with light weight mesh.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Hernia, Inguinal
Keywords
Hernia Inguinalis

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
278 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Light Weight Mesh
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Title
Polysoft Mesh
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Polysoft Mesh
Intervention Description
Polysoft Mesh is used.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Light Weight Mesh
Intervention Description
Light Weight Mesh is used.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percentage of relapse
Time Frame
Evaluation at day 0, 3 weeks, 3 months, 1 year and 3 year.
Title
Postoperative pain assessment
Time Frame
Evaluation at day 0, 3 weeks, 3 months, 1 year and 3 year.
Title
Duration to full recovery (able to do all activities)
Time Frame
Evaluation at day 0, 3 weeks, 3 months, 1 year and 3 year.

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Symptomatic hernia inguinalis > 18 years
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Frederik Berrevoet, MD
Organizational Affiliation
University Hospital, Ghent
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University Hospital Ghent
City
Ghent
ZIP/Postal Code
9000
Country
Belgium

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Links:
URL
http://www.uzgent.be
Description
Website of the University Hospital Ghent

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