Inguinal hernias - epidemiology, mosquito nets and cost effectiveness

Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Uganda [IHSIU) - a randomized clinical trial comparing commercial mesh and mosquito net in the Lichtenstein Repair of Uncomplicated Inguinal Hernia in the Iganga-Mayuge demographic surveillance site in Uganda

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN20596933

Enrollment

380

Registered

2012-02-16

Start date

2012-02-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-21

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

Conditions

Primary inguinal hernias Digestive System Inguinal hernia

Interventions

Patients will be randomized to have a hernia repair using either a standard commercial mesh or a sterilized mosquito net of similar size

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age > 18 years 2. Male 3. Reducible, unilateral, primary, inguinal hernia 4. The patient accepts participation and gives informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Female 2. Recurrent hernia 3. Femoral hernia 4. Ongoing anticoagulant medication 5. Current drug abuse 6. ASA group 3 and above

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Postoperative complications 2. Postoperative pain 3. Hernia recurrence 4. Cost-effectiveness	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of life	—

Countries

Sweden, Uganda

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 2, 2026