Surgeons use a scale to measure belly wall tension during hernia repair

NCT ID NCT06051578

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study looks at how tight the belly wall is during hernia repair surgery. About 50 adults having a specific type of hernia repair will have their belly wall tension measured with a special scale. Researchers want to see what patient factors affect tension and if tension is linked to recovery outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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