New absorbable mesh tested for hernia repair

NCT ID NCT04718168

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study is tracking 245 hernia patients who receive the GORE ENFORM biomaterial mesh during surgery. The mesh is absorbable and used to reinforce the repair. Researchers will monitor hernia recurrence, infections, and other complications for up to two years. The goal is to see how well the mesh performs in real-world use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: GORE ENFORM biomaterial (absorbable hernia mesh)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could confirm that the GORE ENFORM mesh is safe and effective for various hernia repairs, giving surgeons more confidence in using it.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study without a comparison group, so it cannot prove the mesh is better than other options. Results may not apply to all hernia types or patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital diaphragmatic hernia diaphragmatic hernia 1 Hernia Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Ventral hiatus hernia Incisional Hernia Surgical Wound

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HERNIA, DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA, HIATAL HERNIA, VENTRAL INCISIONAL HERNIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Atrium Health
COMPLETED

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States
Institute of Esophageal and Reflux Surgery
RECRUITING

Denver, Colorado, 80124, United States
Medical College of Wisconsin
RECRUITING

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
Northshore University Health System Research Institute
RECRUITING

Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States
Prisma Health - Upstate
RECRUITING

Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States
Sarasota Memorial HealthCare System
COMPLETED

Sarasota, Florida, 34239, United States
University of California - San Diego
RECRUITING

San Diego, California, 92093, United States
University of Kentucky
RECRUITING

Lexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houson
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77401, United States

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