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NCT Number: NCT04578340

Long Term Outcomes Following Hernia Repair With Mesh

The objective of this study is to establish the extent to which mesh improves quality of life and surgical outcomes following hernia repair.

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Key information

Conditions

Abdominal Hernia Hernia Hernia, Abdominal Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

About this study

This is a large scale registry of prospectively collected medical record data and self-reported outcomes for those patients undergoing abdominal hernia repair with mesh.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • abdominal hernia repair using mesh

Exclusion criteria

  • less than 18 years old

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Hernia recurrence rate

    Time frame: Within 5 years of initial hernia repair

    Should the hernia repair fail and the hernia reappears, this is counted as a recurrent hernia.

  2. Patient quality of life

    Time frame: Up to 5 years postopertively

    Quality of life before and after surgery will be compared using various self-reported assessment tools/questionnaires.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Postoperative infection rate

    Time frame: Up to 5 years postoperatively

    Infection related to hernia repair or mesh use will be reported.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Endeavor Health

Other

Collaborators

  • Medtronic

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Oct 8, 2020
Registry last updated
Nov 14, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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