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Mesh Removal for Chronic Groin Pain from Hernia Surgery
Study Summary
This trial is evaluating the management of chronic post-operative inguinal hernia pain. The study will compare the impact of hernia mesh removal after previous minimally invasive inguinal hernia repairs, to no mesh removal.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- My hernia is large and located in the groin area, as classified by the EHS.I had open surgery for an inguinal hernia before.My pain does not feel sharp, burning, or increase with touch.I feel like something is in my groin or it feels tight.I experience pain when sitting for long but feel better when I stretch my leg or lie down.I have had pain for over 6 months after my hernia repair surgery.I am 18 years old or older.I do not have a specific point where my pain becomes unbearable.I experience moderate to severe pain when I stand up.I experience pain when sitting for long but feel better when I stretch my leg or lie down.I experience little to no pain when standing up.I feel pain when pressure is applied along the groin ligament.My groin hernia has come back, as confirmed by a doctor.I have had surgery on my prostate or blood vessels in my pelvis or groin.I experience severe pain when I cross my affected leg over the other.I am older than 18 years.I experience severe pain when I cross my affected leg over the other.I feel like something is in my groin or it feels tight.I feel pain when pressing along the groin ligament area.I have had pain for over 6 months after my hernia repair surgery.
- Group 1: Diagnostic laparoscopy
- Group 2: Laparoscopic mesh removal
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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How many participants are enrolled in this medical trial?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov displays that this trial, which was first disseminated on July 25th 2022, is currently enrolling participants. Approximately 70 individuals need to be recruited from 1 centre for the study's completion."
Is enrollment to this clinical study still available?
"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this medical trial, which was published on July 25th 2022, is actively seeking participants. Approximately 70 subjects must be enlisted from a single research facility."
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