Could local anesthesia be better for older hernia patients? a new study investigates.
NCT ID NCT04706026
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study is testing whether local anesthesia (with sedation) works as well as general anesthesia for inguinal hernia repair in veterans aged 60 and older. The goal is to gather data to plan a larger, more definitive trial. About 80 participants will be followed for 6 months 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
- Local anesthesia (lidocaine with epinephrine and Marcaine) with sedation vs general anesthesia
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this pilot could lead to a larger trial that helps determine whether local anesthesia is a better option for older adults undergoing hernia repair.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (80 people) focused on feasibility, not on proving which anesthesia is better. Results may not apply to all older adults or hernia types.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ANESTHESIA, LOCAL are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
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.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
-
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
-
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Which robot is faster for hernia surgery? a Head-to-Head test
- Robots vs. scalpels: can High-Tech hernia repair get you home sooner?
- Could a computer replace the dentist's needle for less painful shots?
- One cut vs three: could a single incision make hernia surgery less painful?
- Could kids have upper limb surgery fully awake? new trial tests the idea
- Could a muscle relaxant cut opioid use after hernia surgery?