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Comparison between two mesh groups in open inguinal hernia repair

Comparative study of polypropylene mesh versus polyester mesh in open inguinal hernia repair

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/02/040413
Enrollment
144
Registered
2022-02-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-04-04

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified Health Condition 2: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: polyester mesh polypropylene mesh: litchtenstein tension free repair Intervention2: lichtenstein tension free repair: Open inguinal hernioplasty- with placement of either one of two mes

Sponsors

Dr Sundeep
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients of both sexes aged more than 18 years of age and giving valid written informed consent. Patient with unilateral or bilateral inguinal hernia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Complicated hernia Co-morbidities Recurrent inguinal hernia COPD/BPH or any other associated illness causing increased intra-abdominal pressure Patients not willing for the study

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
to assess the complication rate among both mesh group like seroma, infectionTimepoint: to assess the complication rate among both mesh group like seroma, infection at 24 hours, 48 hours, 1 week, 3 weeks, 3 months

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the post operative pain between polypropylene mesh and polyester meshTimepoint: Post operative pain is assessed 24 hours, 48 hours, 3 days, 7 days, 2 weeks, 4 weeks , 3 months using visual analogue scale

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrTharun Ganapathy

Srm Medical College Hospital and Research Centre

drtarunchitrambalam@gmail.com9840044437

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026