CompletedNot Applicable

SIngle Port vs Standard TEP for Primary Inguinal Hernia Repair

Singapore100 participantsStarted 2011-08

Plain-language summary

This study is carried out to determine if laparoscopic inguinal TEP repair of the hernia using a mesh carried out with only 1 port (hole) results in the reduction of post- operative pain and use of painkillers, shorter hospital stay and lesser complications than that carried out using conventional 3 ports.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 80 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: Age: 21- 80 yrs * Informed consent * Diagnosis of Hernia * ASA I and II * BMI\<25. Exclusion Criteria: Bleeding disorders * Age below 21 * Strangulated Hernia * BMI \> 30 * Incarcerated and obstructed hernia * Recurrent hernia * Bilateral hernia * Previous LSCS * Previous lower abdominal surgery

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

Pain score (Visual Analog Scale) at 24hours after surgery

Timeframe: 24 hours

Pain score (Visual Analog Scale) at 1 week after surgery

Timeframe: 1 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02302937

SponsorNational University Hospital, Singapore

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-07

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