David Krpata
Clinical trials sponsored by David Krpata, explained in plain language.
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Surgical showdown: mesh vs. stitches in battle to stop hernias from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best way to repair a specific type of stomach hernia to keep it from coming back. Researchers will compare using a surgical mesh patch against using reinforced stitches alone in 164 patients. The main goal is to see which method leads to fewer hernias …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: David Krpata • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Trial tests if removing surgical mesh can relieve chronic hernia pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether removing surgical mesh helps reduce long-term groin pain in people who had a previous minimally invasive hernia repair. 70 adults with chronic pain lasting over 6 months will be randomly assigned to either have their mesh removed or not. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: David Krpata • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 07:37 UTC