One stitch vs. none: can a simple change cut hernia pain?

NCT ID NCT06879860

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Nanchong Central Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two ways of placing a 3D mesh patch during inguinal hernia repair: fixing it with a single stitch versus not fixing it at all. The goal is to see which approach causes less chronic pain and fewer hernia recurrences. About 150 adults with a specific type of hernia will be followed for a year after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: 3D mesh patch
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a standard surgical technique that lowers chronic pain after hernia repair without increasing the chance of the hernia coming back.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial (150 people) and results may not apply to all hernia types. The no-fixation group might have a higher recurrence risk, and pain outcomes depend on patient reporting.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hernia, Inguinal

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INGUINAL HERNIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nanchong Central Hospital

Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China

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