Prevention of Incisional Hernia After Elective Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair (NCT01189708) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Prevention of Incisional Hernia After Elective Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair
Stopped: Treatment without success, low enrollment, one serious adverse event
Switzerland9 participantsStarted 2008-03
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the implantation of an Ultrapro® Mesh as prevention of incisional hernia after elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. According to the literature these patients have an increased risk for an incisional hernia. By the implantation of an artificial mesh into the abdominal wall during the first abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, the risk can be reduced dramatically. In small feasibility studies incisional hernia rates as low as 0% have been achieved.
Patients scheduled for elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair will be randomized into two groups, one receiving an onlay mesh, the other conventional wound closure with sutures.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient scheduled for elective or early elective open repair of aortic aneurysm
Exclusion Criteria:
* Emergency surgery
* EVAR (endovascular procedure)
* Patients with previous midline laparotomy
* Patients with in situ abdominal mesh after previous hernia repair
* Patients with large diastasis of abdominal wall
* Allergy to penicillin
* Women before menopause (mesh can interfere with potential future pregnancies)
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.