Can your own blood help heal a hernia? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT05023174
First seen Jan 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) during hiatal hernia repair can prevent the hernia from coming back. About 150 adults with large hiatal hernias will be randomly assigned to get either standard surgery with mesh or surgery plus PRP. The main goal is to see if PRP reduces hernia recurrence one year after surgery.
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Locations
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Hoag Hospital
Newport Beach, California, 92663, United States
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Keck Hospital of USC
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injected into the diaphragm and applied to surgical mesh during hiatal hernia repair
What this could lead to
If it works, this could reduce the chance of a hiatal hernia coming back after surgery, potentially improving long-term outcomes for people with GERD.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, not a large definitive trial. PRP may not reduce recurrence, and results may not apply to all patients. Risks include those of surgery itself.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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