Could local anesthesia be better for older hernia patients? a new study investigates.
NCT ID NCT04706026
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This pilot study is testing whether local anesthesia (with sedation) works as well as general anesthesia for inguinal hernia repair in veterans aged 60 and older. The goal is to gather data to plan a larger, more definitive trial. About 80 participants will be followed for 6 months after surgery.
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Baylor College of Medicine
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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University of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Local anesthesia (lidocaine with epinephrine and Marcaine) with sedation vs general anesthesia
What this could lead to
If successful, this pilot could lead to a larger trial that helps determine whether local anesthesia is a better option for older adults undergoing hernia repair.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (80 people) focused on feasibility, not on proving which anesthesia is better. Results may not apply to all older adults or hernia types.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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