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One stitch vs. none: can a simple change cut hernia pain?

NCT ID NCT06879860

Symptom relief Sponsor: Nanchong Central Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two ways of placing a 3D mesh patch during inguinal hernia repair: fixing it with a single stitch versus not fixing it at all. The goal is to see which approach causes less chronic pain and fewer hernia recurrences. About 150 adults with a specific type of hernia will be followed for a year after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
3D mesh patch
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a standard surgical technique that lowers chronic pain after hernia repair without increasing the chance of the hernia coming back.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (150 people) and results may not apply to all hernia types. The no-fixation group might have a higher recurrence risk, and pain outcomes depend on patient reporting.

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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

About 150 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. primary inguinal hernia 2. Type III inguinal hernia (internal annulus \>3cm) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age below 18 years or older than 80. recurrent hernia, incarcerated hernia,strangulated hernia, and other types of hernias. 2. Patients not suitable for general anesthesia. 3. Patients requiring open surgery. 4. patients requiring emergency surgery Loss to follow-up or communication difficulties, or poor compliance.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hernia, Inguinal

As listed by the trial registrant

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Inguinal hernia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nanchong Central Hospital

    Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China

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