INGUINAL HERNIA

This study follows 196 adults who had hernia surgery using a special mesh called 4DMESH®. The goal is to see how often the hernia comes back and how much pain people feel over 5 years. It also looks at quality of life and recovery time. This is not a cure but aims to improve hern…

This study is testing a new mesh called Swing-Mesh™ for fixing groin hernias using minimally invasive surgery. About 300 adults will receive the mesh and be followed for 6 months to check if the hernia comes back and how much pain they have. The goal is to see if this mesh works …

This study looks at how well the Medtronic Hugo™ robotic system works for fixing inguinal and ventral hernias. About 206 adults will have robotic hernia repair, and doctors will track how often the surgery is completed without switching to another method, as well as any complicat…

This study looks at whether using one stitch to hold a 3D patch in place during hernia repair leads to less long-term pain and fewer hernias coming back compared to using no stitch. About 150 adults with a moderate-to-large first-time inguinal hernia will take part. Researchers w…

This study tests a special glue device called LiquiBand FIX8 that doctors use to hold mesh in place during open hernia repair. About 109 adults with a first-time inguinal hernia will take part. The main goal is to see if the glue works as well as other methods and to check for an…

This study compares two drugs used in a nerve block (TAP block) to control pain after hernia repair surgery. About 200 adults having minimally invasive hernia surgery will receive either Exparel or Marcaine. The goal is to see which drug provides better pain relief and reduces th…

This study tests whether giving no opioids after routine inguinal hernia repair works as well as giving a few opioid pills. About 900 adults having hernia surgery will either receive no opioids or a small supply (5 pills). The main goal is to see if the no-opioid group needs fewe…

This study looks at what to do when a small, hidden inguinal hernia is found during surgery for a hernia on the other side. About 252 adults will be randomly assigned to either repair the hidden hernia right away or simply watch it over time. The goal is to learn which approach i…

This study follows about 800 babies who have a small opening in their belly wall (found during surgery for another stomach issue). Researchers will check in with families each year until the child turns 18 to see if and when a hernia develops. The goal is to learn how often herni…