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NCT00716768 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Trial of Laparoscopic Compared to Open Inguinal Hernia Repair in Children Younger Than 3 Years
A NA study of Inguinal Hernia, sponsored by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 42
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT00716768 is a NA study of Inguinal Hernia that has completed, run by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. The registered enrollment target is 42 participants, below the 353-participant average among 11 other Inguinal Hernia trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT00716768, a NA study of Inguinal Hernia, has completed, sponsored by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 42 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
Laparoscopic techniques have been applied widely to the management of various common pediatric surgical diseases. Current evidence lacks sufficient quality to justify the widespread adoption of the laparoscopic approach to the repair of inguinal hernias within children. It is important to critically evaluate the efficiency and the potential risks of these new techniques before they can supplant open techniques as the treatment modality of choice. Numerous large case series of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair have been reported with average length of stay, complication rates, recurrence rates and pain management scores that mirror those of open inguinal hernia repair. Only one randomized controlled trial has been performed to compare the open versus laparoscopic technique which has not provided answers regarding the potential benefits on young infants. Benefits of an open approach in children includes a shorter operative time, while the laparoscopic procedure is associated with less pain and a better cosmetic result. This study will compare open versus laparoscopic repairs of inguinal hernias. The primary outcome variable will be total dose of acetaminophen administered postoperatively for pain management. Secondary outcome variables include 1) Incidence of intraoperative complications such as compromise of testicular vessels, perforation of abdominal viscera; 2) Short-term outcomes such as operative time, rate of conversion from open to laparoscopic procedure, requirement for reoperation within 30 days, wound infection, acute hydroceles and post-operative length of stay; 3) Long-term outcomes such as recurrent inguinal hernia, testicular atrophy and; 4) Cost of hospitalization will be compared between the open and laparoscopic groups. Comparisons will be made in two groups of patients- patients with 1) unilateral hernias and 2) bilateral hernias and will last for 2 years. 102 patients in the unilateral arm and 50 patients in the bilateral arm will be randomized
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- PROCEDURE Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Study Locations (2)
Maryland
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center - Baltimore
- Johns Hopkins Hospital - Baltimore
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 42 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2014-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00716768
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00716768 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 42 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 353-participant average among 11 other Inguinal Hernia trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). The listed sponsor is Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, which has 159 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Inguinal Hernia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair is the first listed.
NCT00716768 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00716768 about?
NCT00716768 is a clinical study titled "Trial of Laparoscopic Compared to Open Inguinal Hernia Repair in Children Younger Than 3 Years". Laparoscopic techniques have been applied widely to the management of various common pediatric surgical diseases. Current evidence lacks sufficient quality to justify the widespread adoption of the laparoscopic approach to the repair of inguinal hernias within children. It is important to critically...
What is the current status of trial NCT00716768?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 42 participants. The study started on 2007-10. Estimated completion is 2014-12.
What conditions does trial NCT00716768 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Inguinal Hernia.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00716768?
The interventions under investigation include: Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair (PROCEDURE), Open Inguinal Hernia Repair (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00716768?
This trial is sponsored by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, which has 159 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00716768 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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