New study tests which hernia surgery technique is safer for kids

NCT ID NCT07252999

Symptom relief Sponsor: Piyanuch Lormuangthong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

1 day to 18 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male pediatric patients under 18 years old * Patients who underwent open inguinal hernia surgery on the affected side by a pediatric surgeon * Patients who had follow-up after inguinal hernia surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital or phone follow-up (Telemed) for 6 months * Patients who agree to participate in the study by signing an informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Preterm infants * Inguinal hernia patients with strangulated hernia * Patients with non-communicating hydrocele * Patients who had follow-up at another hospital after inguinal hernia surgery * Patients who refused to participate in the study or withdrawn

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New study tests which hernia surgery technique is safer for kids

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