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Hernia surgery showdown: 3 stitches vs 1 stitch for mesh fixation

NCT ID NCT06314152

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

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

Summary

This study compared using 3 points versus 1 point to fix a lightweight mesh during laparoscopic hernia repair (TAPP) in 351 adults with a first-time inguinal hernia. The goal was to see which method leads to less pain, fewer complications like seroma or infection, and lower recurrence rates over 12 months. Results are based on follow-up exams and patient reports.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
lightweight mesh fixation procedure
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help surgeons choose a better method to reduce chronic pain and complications after hernia repair.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but the results may not apply to all hernia types or surgical approaches. Individual outcomes can vary.

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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

351 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Oct 2025

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

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Unilateral inguinal hernia according to preoperative physical examination and imaging examination. The inclusion criteria were as follows: primary inguinal hernia. Exclusion Criteria: * Age below 18 years or older than 80. recurrent hernia, incarcerated hernia, strangulated hernia, and other types of hernias. Patients not suitable for general anesthesia. Patients requiring open surgery; 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.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Hematoma Hernia, Inguinal Infections infectious disease Recurrence Seroma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Chronic pain Hematoma Infections Inguinal hernia Recurrent SEROMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yunhong Tian

    Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China

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