Lighter mesh may mean less pain after hernia repair
NCT ID NCT00451893
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two types of surgical mesh used to repair inguinal hernias in 412 men. One mesh was heavy-weight (90 g/m²) and the other was light-weight (28 g/m²). The goal was to see if the lighter mesh caused less pain and improved quality of life after surgery. Patients were randomly assigned to surgeons trained in one of the two mesh types.
What this could mean
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Active substance
surgical mesh (light-weight or heavy-weight polypropylene)
What this could lead to
If the light-weight mesh works better, it could mean less long-term pain and better quality of life for hernia patients.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, so results are already known. The difference between meshes may be small, and individual results can vary.
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Locations
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Department of Surgical and Perioperativ Sciences, Umeå University Hospital
Umeå, SE 90185, Sweden
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Östersund Hospital
Östersund, SE 83183, Sweden