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NCT Number: NCT00293995

Minimal Access Repair of Contralateral Hernias (MARCH Trial)

Repair of unilateral inguinal hernia in infants. Laparoscopic repair, with closure of contralateral patent processus vaginalis if present, versus open repair

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Key information

Conditions

Unilateral Inguinal Hernia

Age range

0 year–1 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • unilateral inguinal hernia

Exclusion criteria

-

Treatment and study plan

Repair of unilateral inguinal hernia

Procedure

Primary outcomes

  1. development of metachronous contralateral inguinal hernia

    Time frame: Until end of follow-up

Secondary outcomes

  1. development of recurrent hernia

    Time frame: Until end of follow-up

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Institute of Child Health

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Feb 20, 2006
Registry last updated
Feb 3, 2022

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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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