Hernia, Ventral
Conditions
Brief summary
Several questions exist when looking at ventral hernias: 1. what is the baseline quality of life and abdominal wall function among patients with or without a ventral hernia? 2. what is the clinical significance of a ventral hernia seen on radiography but not on clinical examination (e.g. occult hernia)? 3. what is the natural history of quality of life of patients with and without a ventral hernia? 4. what is the impact of disclosure of presence or absence of a ventral hernia on quality of life? Answering these questions can provide valuable information on the impact of surgery with or without subsequent ventral hernia on a patient's abdominal wall function and quality of life.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALDisclosure timing
When patients are told that a hernia was present on the CT scan
Sponsors
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Adults age 18 years or older * Patients at LBJ Hospital * Patients who received a CT of the abdomen
Exclusion criteria
* Children (under age 18 years old) * Any patient in any vulnerable population (e.g pregnant women, prisoners, etc.)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Centered Outcomes (PCO) | Consent to 1 year follow-up | Difference in PCO from initial survey to follow-up survey |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed