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Fewer stitches, less pain? new hernia fix shows promise

NCT ID NCT07334548

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sahar Mughis Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using only three fixation points for mesh in hernia repair reduces pain and complications compared to the standard method. Sixty-four adults with inguinal hernia were randomly assigned to one of the two techniques. The goal is to see if a less invasive fixation can improve recovery without raising the risk of hernia recurrence.

What this could mean

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Active substance
polypropylene mesh
What this could lead to
If successful, this simpler fixation method could reduce pain and complications after hernia surgery without increasing the risk of hernia recurrence.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 64 participants, so results may not apply widely. The new technique might not significantly improve outcomes or could lead to higher recurrence rates.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

64 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients presenting to the outpatient department with unilateral inguinal hernia requiring Lichtenstein repair Age between 18-70 years Both male and female ASA I-II Exclusion Criteria: Recurrent, bilateral, complicated, or incisional hernia Patients with pre-existing obstructive LUTS Chronic kidney disease (CKD), patients on hemodyalysis. Chronic liver disease (CLD)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hernia, Inguinal Pain, Postoperative Postoperative Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Complication postoperative İnguinal hernia Pain, postoperative

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation

    Karachi, Sindh, 74200, Pakistan

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