Tiny study probes belly pressure in obese hernia patients
NCT ID NCT05070572
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
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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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Locations
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Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York, 11219, United States