Study of hernia repair methods halted early – what we know so far
NCT ID NCT04695171
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This registry tracked 336 patients who had surgery for a large hiatal hernia (over 3 cm) either with the LINX magnetic device or a fundoplication procedure. The goal was to see how often the hernia came back over the long term. The study was terminated early, so the full picture is unclear, but it may still offer clues about which approach works better.
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Locations
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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina, 27858, United States
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Esophageal Institute
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States
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Institute of Esophageal and Reflux Surgery
Lone Tree, Colorado, 80124, United States
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Keck Medical Center of USC
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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South Florida Reflux Center
Coral Springs, Florida, 33065, United States
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University of Texas
Austin, Texas, 78712, United States
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
LINX Reflux Management System (magnetic bead implant) or fundoplication surgery
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the best surgical option to prevent hernia recurrence in patients with large hiatal hernias.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early, so results may be incomplete. It only looks back at past surgeries, not a controlled experiment, so findings may be less reliable.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.