Staples or stitches? study finds which hurts less after hernia repair
NCT ID NCT07261189
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 168 men having hernia surgery to see if using staples or stitches to hold the mesh in place causes less pain afterward. Pain was measured using a standard scale. The goal is to find which method helps patients feel better sooner.
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 INGUINAL HERNIA 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
-
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
Karachi, Sindh, 75510, Pakistan
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?
- One cut vs three: could a single incision make hernia surgery less painful?
- Could a muscle relaxant cut opioid use after hernia surgery?
- Exercise before and after hernia repair may speed recovery and reduce pain
- New hernia repair technique shows promise in 150-Patient trial