Comparison of Outcomes of Hernia Sac Transection and Sac Reduction in Open Pediatric Inguinal Her… (NCT07252999) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Outcomes of Hernia Sac Transection and Sac Reduction in Open Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair in Ramathibodi Hospital
Thailand40 participantsStarted 2025-10-31
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if hernia sac transection works to treat pediatric inguinal hernia. Researchers will compare hernia sac transection to hernia sac reduction (traditional inguinal hernia repair) to see outcome in 6 months. Visit the clinic at week1, month3, month 6 for follow-up.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Day – 18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male pediatric patients under 18 years old
* Patients who underwent open inguinal hernia surgery on the affected side by a pediatric surgeon
* Patients who had follow-up after inguinal hernia surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital or phone follow-up (Telemed) for 6 months
* Patients who agree to participate in the study by signing an informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* Preterm infants
* Inguinal hernia patients with strangulated hernia
* Patients with non-communicating hydrocele
* Patients who had follow-up at another hospital after inguinal hernia surgery
* Patients who refused to participate in the study or withdrawn
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
Reactive hydrocele
Timeframe: post-operative follow-up at week1, month3, month6
2
Scrotal hematoma
Timeframe: post-operative follow-up at week1, month3, month6
3
Hernia recurrence
Timeframe: post-operative follow-up at month3, month6
4
Testicular atrophy
Timeframe: post-operative follow-up at month3, month6