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NCT03276871 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Telescopic Dissection vs. Balloon Dissection During Laparoscopic TEP Inguinal Hernia Repair
A NA study, sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
NCT03276871: Completed NA study, sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic.
NCT03276871 is a NA study that has completed, run by The Cleveland Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03276871, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the surgical technique for creation of extraperitoneal space during laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair (telescopic dissection or balloon dissection) has an impact on operative times, early postoperative pain scores, surgical complications and rate of hernia recurrence following laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair.
Primary Outcome
Total Operative time measured in minutes, from incision to end of procedure; operative times will be reported as median and interquartile range.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Telescopic Dissection
- DEVICE Balloon Dissection
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-08-28 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-07-06 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03276871 record still lists
NCT03276871 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Telescopic Dissection is the first listed.
NCT03276871 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03276871 about?
NCT03276871 is a clinical study titled "Telescopic Dissection vs. Balloon Dissection During Laparoscopic TEP Inguinal Hernia Repair". The purpose of this study is to determine if the surgical technique for creation of extraperitoneal space during laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair (telescopic dissection or balloon dissection) has an impact on operative times, early postoperative pain scores, surgical complications and rate of...
What is the current status of trial NCT03276871?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2017-08-28. Estimated completion is 2019-07-06.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03276871?
The interventions under investigation include: Telescopic Dissection (PROCEDURE), Balloon Dissection (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03276871?
This trial is sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic, which has 688 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03276871's enrollment target sits among peer trials
40 1447th of 2000 higher than 465 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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