Comparison Between Desarda and Lichtenstein's Technique for Inguinal Hernia Repair Under Local An… (NCT03512366) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison Between Desarda and Lichtenstein's Technique for Inguinal Hernia Repair Under Local Anaesthesia
India55 participantsStarted 2017-12-09
Plain-language summary
Inguinal hernia repair is done by two methods. The conventional method uses a prosthetic mesh for strengthening the defect but has been associated with complications. Another new method uses a strip of the external oblique aponeurosis to do the same.There is a necessity to conduct studies comparing the two methods of hernia repair under local anaesthesia in terms of feasibility, economic benefits, faster ambulation with less complications. The purpose of the study is to find a method that will lead to faster disposal of patients and early return to activities, thereby reducing the waiting list of patients that compromises their financial and social spheres and overwhelms the welfare system.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Primary uncomplicated inguinal hernia
* Male patients aged more than 18 years and less than 80 years
* BMI less than 30kg/sq m
* American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) scale less than III
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with recurrent, irreducible or strangulated inguinal hernias
* Patients unable to interpret VAS or give consent
* Patients participating in other clinical trials
* Patients with infection in the inguinal region or epididymo-orchitis
* Patients allergic to local anaesthetics
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?
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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
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To compare Desarda and Lichtenstien's inguinal hernia repair techniques under local anaesthesia, in terms of time taken to return to normal gait with comfort post surgery.
Timeframe: 7 days
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03512366
SponsorAll India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar