Diagnostic laparoscopy and inguinal mesh removal for Inguinal region
Study Summary
This study is evaluating the management of chronic post-operative inguinal hernia pain and the impact of hernia mesh removal after previous minimally invasive inguinal hernia repairs. The study aims are to evaluate the change in chronic (>6 months), nociceptive, postoperative inguinal pain after mesh removal compared to no mesh removal in patients who have previously undergone minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair with pre-peritoneal mesh.
Eligible Conditions
- Inguinal region
- Hernia, Inguinal
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
0 Primary · 4 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Baseline NRS-11 scores will be measured and compared to scores at 3 months after surgery for both groups.
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Diagnostic laparoscopy
1 of 2
Laparoscopic mesh removal
1 of 2
70 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Diagnostic laparoscopy and inguinal mesh removal · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
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Eligibility Criteria
Age 18+ · All Participants · 9 Total Inclusion Criteria
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Michael Gill holds a Bachelors of Science in Integrated Science and Mathematics from McMaster University. During his degree he devoted considerable time modeling the pharmacodynamics of promising drug candidates. Since then, he has leveraged this knowledge of the investigational new drug ecosystem to help his father navigate clinical trials for multiple myeloma, an experience which prompted him to co-found Power Life Sciences: a company that helps patients access randomized controlled trials.