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Surgeons test which mesh placement causes fewer problems after hernia surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two common ways to place surgical mesh when repairing an incisional hernia, which is a bulge that occurs after a previous abdominal surgery. 350 patients were randomly assigned to have the mesh placed either in front of the muscle (onlay) or behind it (sublay)…
Matched conditions: HERNIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hayat Abad Medical Complex, Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Botox shots before surgery aim to ease breathing for hernia patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether giving Botox injections before major hernia surgery could help patients breathe better. Researchers tested 10 patients with very large hernias, checking their lung function before and after the Botox injections. The goal was to see if relaxing the sto…
Matched conditions: HERNIA
Sponsor: Swissmed Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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Doctors test which position makes a rectal exam more effective
Diagnosis CompletedThis study aimed to find out if lying on one's side or lying on one's back is better for a digital rectal exam. Doctors performed the exam on 320 men with various colon or rectal conditions to see which position allowed for a more complete check. The goal was to improve the accur…
Matched conditions: HERNIA
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Could your anesthesia choice reduce surgery pain for years?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether the type of anesthesia used during hernia surgery affects how much pain patients feel afterward, both in the short term and long term. Male patients having hernia repair were randomly assigned to receive one of two common anesthesia methods. Researche…
Matched conditions: HERNIA
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Mind over pain: simple relaxation eases slipped disc suffering
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if adding guided relaxation exercises to standard care helps people with a slipped disc in their lower back. 96 participants were randomly assigned to either receive standard care alone or standard care plus a 5-week program of supervised relaxation exercises. T…
Matched conditions: HERNIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Gentle touch vs calming scents: finding better ways to ease Kids' surgery pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether aromatherapy (using calming scents) or acupressure (applying gentle pressure to specific points) could help children feel less pain and sleep better after abdominal surgery. Researchers worked with 100 children aged 6 to 12 who had surgeries like appende…
Matched conditions: HERNIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:06 UTC