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Suture Repair vs Mesh Repair for Incisional Hernia

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllClayton Petro
NCT05599750 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the difference in quality of life at one year postoperatively for patients undergoing incisional hernia repair with mesh versus suture repair using modern techniques. The main question it aims to answer are: • Determine if primary suture repair is non-inferior to mesh repair for incisional hernias 2-6cm with respect to quality of life using the HerQLes summary score at one year postoperatively.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults \>18 years old. * Anticipated hernia defect 2-6cm in width * Non-emergent case * CDC class I * Patients who previously underwent primary ventral hernia repair without the use of mesh * Incisional hernia Exclusion Criteria: * Emergent cases * Patients \< 18 years old * Patients who are pregnant * Patients who previously underwent a prior ventral hernia repair with mesh at the site of the intended repair. Abdominal mesh in separate locations would be allowed. * Ventral hernia \<2cm or \> 6 cm in width * Primary hernia * CDC wound class II-IV
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What it tests

  • Incisional hernia repair
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Where

5 sites
University of Florida
Gainesville, United States
Northwestern
Chicago, United States
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland, United States
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, United States
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, United States
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