The Significance of the Mesh Thickness in the Operation of Inguinal Hernia (NCT00451893) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Significance of the Mesh Thickness in the Operation of Inguinal Hernia
Sweden412 participantsStarted 2006-09
Plain-language summary
The trial compares the postoperative complain, pain, quality of life after the implantation of a heavy-weight alternative light-weight mesh, by randomly allocating patients with inguinal hernia disease to two groups of surgeons, each group being trained to operate with one of the above mentioned meshes.
Hypothesis: There is less postoperative pain after the implantation of a light-weight mesh.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years
Sex
MALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male, age 25 years or older
* Reducible, unilateral, inguinal hernia (not femoral hernia) that has not been operated on before
Exclusion Criteria:
* The patient is not able or do not want to give written informed consent
* The patient is not suitable for an operation in local anesthesia
* Anticoagulant medication or a known coagulation disorder
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Postoperative pain measured with pain assessment scale
Timeframe: Four months after the operation.
2
Postoperative pain measured with pain assessment scale
Timeframe: One year after the operation.
3
Health-related Quality of Life measured with EQ-5D index
Timeframe: One year after the operation.
4
Postoperative pain measured with pain assessment scale for inguinal pain