A randomized study comparing Lichtenstein with ProGrip repair for primary inguinal hernias

A randomized study comparing Lichtenstein with ProGrip repair for primary inguinal hernias - LIPRO-trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON32577

Enrollment

Registered

2008-09-22

Start date

2008-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-06

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Conditions

groin hernia inguinal hernia

Interventions

Open mesh-based inguinal hernia repair as is the standard procedure for primary hernia according to the national guidelines. The Lichtenstein encompasses sutured fixation of the mesh, the progrip me

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - male patients - primary, uncomplicated inguinal hernia - collar of defect

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - 30 yrs >= age >= 75 years - emergency procedure - inclusion in other trials - bilateral inguinal hernia - recurrence

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To what extent does a sutureless repair (Parietex* ProGrip*) reduce pain during patient follow up after inguinal hernia repair?	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Is there a difference of pain inducing social consequences between the two groups? Is there a difference of foreign body sensation between the two groups? Is there a difference of chronic pain between the two groups? Is there a difference in postoperative wound complications and recurrence between the two patient groups? Is there a difference of surgery duration between the two patient groups? Is there a difference of return to daily activities and return to work between the two patient groups?	—

Measure

Time frame

Is there a difference of pain inducing social consequences between the two groups? Is there a difference of foreign body sensation between the two groups? Is there a difference of chronic pain between the two groups? Is there a difference in postoperative wound complications and recurrence between the two patient groups? Is there a difference of surgery duration between the two patient groups? Is there a difference of return to daily activities and return to work between the two patient groups?

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Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)