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NCT00263250 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Watchful Waiting Versus Open Tension-free Repair of Inguinal Hernia in Asymptomatic or Minimally Symptomatic Men

A NA study, sponsored by Creighton University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
724
Enrollment target

NCT00263250 is a NA study that has completed, run by Creighton University. The registered enrollment target is 724 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00263250, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Creighton University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
724 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This is a multicenter clinical trial to compare pain, physical function, and other outcomes in men with asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic inguinal hernias randomly assigned to watchful waiting without an operation, or a standard hernia repair with mesh. We studied the safety of delaying operation.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE watchful waiting or tension-free hernia repair

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 724 participants
Start Date 1999-02
Est. Completion 2005-02
Phase NA

Sponsor

Creighton University

98 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00263250

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00263250 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 724 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Creighton University, which has 98 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which watchful waiting or tension-free hernia repair is the first listed.

NCT00263250 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00263250 about?

NCT00263250 is a clinical study titled "Watchful Waiting Versus Open Tension-free Repair of Inguinal Hernia in Asymptomatic or Minimally Symptomatic Men". This is a multicenter clinical trial to compare pain, physical function, and other outcomes in men with asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic inguinal hernias randomly assigned to watchful waiting without an operation, or a standard hernia repair with mesh. We studied the safety of delaying operatio...

What is the current status of trial NCT00263250?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 724 participants. The study started on 1999-02. Estimated completion is 2005-02.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00263250?

The interventions under investigation include: watchful waiting or tension-free hernia repair (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00263250?

This trial is sponsored by Creighton University, which has 98 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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