New study tests which hernia surgery technique is safer for kids

NCT ID NCT07252999

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two ways to fix inguinal hernias in boys under 18: cutting the hernia sac versus pushing it back. Researchers will track complications like fluid buildup, bruising, hernia return, and testicular shrinkage over 6 months. The goal is to find which method leads to fewer problems 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
surgical procedure (hernia sac transection or reduction)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that one surgical method leads to fewer complications like fluid buildup or hernia return in children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all children. Both procedures are standard, so no major new breakthrough is expected.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Ramathibodi hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand

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