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NCT04706026 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Pilot Study of Local Anesthesia for Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Older Adults
A NA study of Anesthesia, Local and Inguinal Hernia, sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
NCT04706026: Recruiting NA study of Anesthesia, Local and Inguinal Hernia, sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison.
NCT04706026 is a NA study of Anesthesia, Local and Inguinal Hernia that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Wisconsin, Madison. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, roughly in line with the 79-participant average among 18 other Anesthesia, Local trials with a reported enrollment target. The trial reports 3 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04706026, a NA study of Anesthesia, Local and Inguinal Hernia, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80 participants
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to collect data about local versus general anesthesia for inguinal hernia repair in Veterans aged 60 years for planning a larger, multisite randomized clinical trial. Approximately 80 participants will be enrolled and can expect to be on study for 6 months.
Primary Outcome
Each week, research assistants will compile running counts of patients screened, found eligible, and enrolled.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Open Inguinal Hernia Repair - Local Anesthesia
- OTHER Inguinal Hernia Repair - General Anesthesia
Study Locations (3)
Texas
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas
- Baylor College of Medicine - Houston
Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin - Madison
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-10-23 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-03-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT04706026 shows while recruiting
NCT04706026 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 80 participants, a relatively small participant target, roughly in line with the 79-participant average among 18 other Anesthesia, Local trials with a reported enrollment target.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Anesthesia, Local appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Open Inguinal Hernia Repair - Local Anesthesia is the first listed.
NCT04706026 reports a single indexed study location in Texas, Wisconsin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04706026 about?
NCT04706026 is a clinical study titled "A Pilot Study of Local Anesthesia for Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Older Adults". The purpose of this study is to collect data about local versus general anesthesia for inguinal hernia repair in Veterans aged 60 years for planning a larger, multisite randomized clinical trial. Approximately 80 participants will be enrolled and can expect to be on study for 6 months.
What is the current status of trial NCT04706026?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 80 participants. The study started on 2024-10-23. Estimated completion is 2027-03-01.
What conditions does trial NCT04706026 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anesthesia, Local, Inguinal Hernia.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04706026?
The interventions under investigation include: Open Inguinal Hernia Repair - Local Anesthesia (OTHER), Inguinal Hernia Repair - General Anesthesia (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04706026?
This trial is sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison, which has 1,039 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04706026 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Texas, Wisconsin. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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