Incision Techniques for Umbilical Hernia
(UHR Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This will be a single institution, prospective, randomized controlled trial. Patients presenting as an outpatient for repair of umbilical hernias who meet our inclusion criteria, whose parents provide permission to participate in the study, will receive the umbilical hernia repair that they are randomized to. The appropriate data will be collected on day of surgery, and patients will be followed with a delayed parental submission of incisional photograph.
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment for umbilical hernia repair using different incision techniques?
Is the incision technique for umbilical hernia repair generally safe?
Research shows that different incision techniques for umbilical hernia repair, like transumbilical and infraumbilical incisions, are commonly used and generally considered safe. These techniques are often chosen for their aesthetic benefits and practicality, with no major safety concerns reported in the studies.12367
How does the incision technique for umbilical hernia differ from other treatments?
Research Team
Tolulope A Oyetunji, MD, MPH, MBA
Principal Investigator
Division Chief, Pediatric General Surgery
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for outpatients needing umbilical hernia repair who meet the study's requirements and have parental consent. Specific eligibility details are not provided, but typically include factors like age, health status, and type of hernia.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Patients receive umbilical hernia repair surgery with either a traditional infra-umbilical incision or a vertical trans-umbilical incision
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for cosmetic outcomes, surgical site infections, and wound complications
Long-term Follow-up
Participants are assessed for cosmetic outcomes and recurrence of the umbilical hernia
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Infra-umbilical incision
- Transumbilical incision
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Lead Sponsor