New study measures belly wall tightness during hernia surgery

NCT ID NCT06051578

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looks at how tight the abdominal wall is during hernia repair surgery when a certain technique (component separation) is not used. About 50 adults with a midline hernia will have their surgeon measure tension with a special scale during the operation. The goal is to learn what patient factors affect tension and whether 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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