Tiny study probes belly pressure in obese hernia patients

NCT ID NCT05070572

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Antonios Likourezos Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed pilot study looked at 21 obese patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Researchers used a special monitoring system to measure pressure inside the abdomen, lactic acid levels, and urine output during surgery. The goal was to find links between these measurements and hernia recurrence, but the study was small and only gathered data, not testing any treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors better understand how pressure inside the abdomen relates to hernia recurrence in obese patients.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (21 people) that only measures values during surgery. It does not test a treatment, so it may not lead to any direct patient benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hernia, Inguinal Intra-Abdominal Hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INGUINAL HERNIA INTRA-ABDOMINAL HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Maimonides Medical Center

Brooklyn, New York, 11219, United States

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