David Krpata
Clinical trials sponsored by David Krpata, explained in plain language.
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Surgical showdown: mesh vs. stitches in battle to stop hernias from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best way to repair a specific type of stomach hernia to keep it from coming back. Researchers will compare using a surgical mesh patch against using reinforced stitches alone in 164 patients. The main goal is to see which method leads to fewer hernias …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: David Krpata • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Second surgery for hernia pain? trial tests removing problem mesh
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether surgically removing hernia mesh can reduce long-term groin pain in people who continue to hurt more than six months after their initial hernia repair. Seventy adults with moderate to severe pain will be randomly assigned to either have their mesh rem…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: David Krpata • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 03:42 UTC