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NCT03247985 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Tacking Mesh Versus Self-fixating Mesh for Inguinal Hernia Repair

A NA study of Hernia, Inguinal, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
38
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03247985 is a NA study of Hernia, Inguinal that has completed, run by Mayo Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 38 participants, below the 109-participant average among 4 other Hernia, Inguinal trials with a reported enrollment target (65% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT03247985, a NA study of Hernia, Inguinal, has completed, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
38 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Investigators are testing whether tacking mesh or self-fixating mesh used for inguinal hernia repair makes any difference in short-term pain or return to normal activities following the operation. Other studies have shown no significant difference in hernia recurrence rate when metal tacks are not used to hold the mesh in place.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DEVICE PROLENE Polypropylene Tacking Mesh
  • DEVICE ProGrip Self-fixating Mesh

Study Locations (1)

Minnesota

  • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 38 participants
Start Date 2013-06
Est. Completion 2015-11-30
Phase NA

Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

2,844 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03247985

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03247985 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 38 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 109-participant average among 4 other Hernia, Inguinal trials with a reported enrollment target (65% lower). The listed sponsor is Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Hernia, Inguinal appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which PROLENE Polypropylene Tacking Mesh is the first listed.

NCT03247985 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03247985 about?

NCT03247985 is a clinical study titled "Tacking Mesh Versus Self-fixating Mesh for Inguinal Hernia Repair". Investigators are testing whether tacking mesh or self-fixating mesh used for inguinal hernia repair makes any difference in short-term pain or return to normal activities following the operation. Other studies have shown no significant difference in hernia recurrence rate when metal tacks are not u...

What is the current status of trial NCT03247985?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 38 participants. The study started on 2013-06. Estimated completion is 2015-11-30.

What conditions does trial NCT03247985 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Hernia, Inguinal.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03247985?

The interventions under investigation include: PROLENE Polypropylene Tacking Mesh (DEVICE), ProGrip Self-fixating Mesh (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03247985?

This trial is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03247985 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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