INGUINAL HERNIA

This study is testing a new lightweight, 3D mesh called Swing-Mesh™ for fixing inguinal hernias. Unlike standard meshes, it doesn't require stitches or staples to stay in place. The study will follow 300 adults for 6 months to see how well the mesh works, how much pain they have,…

This study is testing a special mesh called 4DMESH® used during laparoscopic hernia surgery. The goal is to see how often hernias come back and how much pain patients have over 5 years. About 196 adults with a first-time groin hernia will take part. The study tracks recovery, qua…

This study looks at how well a new robotic system (Hugo™) works for fixing inguinal and ventral hernias. About 206 adults will have surgery with this robot, and doctors will check for problems like infections or bleeding for up to 30 days after. The goal is to see if the robot he…

This study tests a special glue device called LiquiBand FIX8 that doctors use to hold mesh in place during open hernia repair. About 109 adults with a first-time inguinal hernia will take part. The main goal is to see if the glue works as well as other methods and to check for an…

This study tests two types of pain-relief injections given before hernia surgery to see which one works better. About 200 adults having hernia repair will receive either Exparel or Marcaine in a nerve block. The goal is to find which drug lowers pain scores and reduces the need f…

This study looks at whether using one stitch to hold a 3D mesh patch in place during hernia surgery leads to less long-term pain and fewer hernias coming back compared to using no stitches at all. About 150 adults with a moderate-to-large inguinal hernia will take part. The main …

This study looks at whether people recovering from inguinal hernia repair can manage pain without opioids. About 900 adults having routine hernia surgery will either receive no opioids or a small supply (5 pills) after their operation. The goal is to see if skipping opioids leads…

This study looks at what to do when a small, hidden groin hernia is found during surgery for a hernia on the other side. It compares fixing it right away versus just watching it. The goal is to help patients and doctors decide the best approach by creating a simple decision tool.

This study follows about 800 infants who have a small opening in their belly wall (patent processus vaginalis) found during surgery for another condition. Researchers will contact families yearly until the child turns 18 to see if and when a hernia develops. The goal is to learn …

This study looks at how spinal anesthesia and the drug clonidine change nerve signals in the skin. Researchers will measure these signals in 60 people having hernia surgery. The goal is to understand how these medicines work on small nerve fibers, not to treat a disease.