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NCT01922674 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Inguinal Hernia Management: Watchful Waiting vs. Tension-Free Open Repair
A NA study, sponsored by Creighton University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 720
- Enrollment target
NCT01922674 is a NA study that has completed, run by Creighton University. The registered enrollment target is 720 participants.
The verdict
NCT01922674, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Creighton University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 720 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Purpose: To determine if observation (watchful waiting is a safe alternative to routine repair of asymptomatic inguinal hernias in adult males. Scope: Traditionally surgeons are taught that all inguinal hernias should be repaired at diagnosis to prevent the life threatening complications of bowel obstruction or incarceration with strangulation and that operation becomes more difficult the longer a hernia is left un-repaired.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Standard open tension-free inguinal hernia repair with mesh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 720 participants |
| Start Date | 1999-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2004-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01922674
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01922674 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 720 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 Standard open tension-free inguinal hernia repair with mesh is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01922674 about?
NCT01922674 is a clinical study titled "Inguinal Hernia Management: Watchful Waiting vs. Tension-Free Open Repair". Purpose: To determine if observation (watchful waiting is a safe alternative to routine repair of asymptomatic inguinal hernias in adult males. Scope: Traditionally surgeons are taught that all inguinal hernias should be repaired at diagnosis to prevent the life threatening complications of bowel o...
What is the current status of trial NCT01922674?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 720 participants. The study started on 1999-01. Estimated completion is 2004-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01922674?
The interventions under investigation include: Standard open tension-free inguinal hernia repair with mesh (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01922674?
This trial is sponsored by Creighton University, which has 98 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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