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Inguinal Hernia clinical trials

2 of 12 indexed Inguinal Hernia trials are currently recruiting.

12 US clinical trials · 2 currently recruiting

Inguinal Hernia is the subject of 12 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 2 of them currently open to new participants. 2 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 2 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Intuitive Surgical, running 2 of these trials.

The research picture

Inguinal Hernia has 12 registered US clinical trials, 2 of them open to new participants right now, about 17% of the total.

2
recruiting participants now
17%
of trials open to enrollment
2
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
2
top sponsor: Intuitive Surgical
Phase 11Phase 21Phase 42

Active & Recent Trials

12 total, page 1 of 1

RECRUITING NA 200 participants

Activity Restrictions After Inguinal Hernia Repair

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System

NCT05867134

RECRUITING NA 80 participants

A Pilot Study of Local Anesthesia for Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Older Adults

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT04706026

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 4 904 participants

No Opioids vs. Minimal Opioids Following Inguinal Hernia Repair

Clayton Petro

NCT05929937

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 801 participants

Natural History of Infants With Patent Processus Vaginalis

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

NCT03042858

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 252 participants

Treatment of Occult Inguinal Hernias

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

NCT04815707

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Early Phase 1 200 participants

Post-operative Pain Control-TAP Block Using Exparel vs. Marcaine for Hernia Repairs

Leslie Son

NCT05177991

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 193 participants

Medtronic Hugo™ Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) System in Hernia Surgery (Enable Hernia Repair)

Medtronic - MITG

NCT06445504

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 4 164 participants

Methocarbamol in Ventral and Inguinal HR

Prisma Health-Upstate

NCT05388929

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 53 participants

Clinical Investigation of the da Vinci Surgical System

Intuitive Surgical

NCT05682742

COMPLETED 944 participants

A Prospective Study to Compare the Clinical Outcomes, Pain and Patient Quality of Life for Hernia Patients

Intuitive Surgical

NCT02715622

COMPLETED 90 participants

Analgesia in Children Using Caudal Epidural Ropivacaine

Loma Linda University

NCT01494272

COMPLETED NA 42 participants

Trial of Laparoscopic Compared to Open Inguinal Hernia Repair in Children Younger Than 3 Years

Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

NCT00716768

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 1
Phase 2 1
Phase 4 2

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Inguinal Hernia Trial Landscape

12 indexed Inguinal Hernia studies · 2 recruiting (17%).

Phase mix: 2 late (III/IV) vs 2 early (I/II).

Top sponsor: Intuitive Surgical (2 trials), 9 others listed. 12 shown below, recruiting first.

How to read this condition's trial landscape

That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Inguinal Hernia?

PlainTrial tracks 12 US clinical trials for Inguinal Hernia, of which 2 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Inguinal Hernia?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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