Mesh or sutures? new trial aims to stop hernia recurrence
NCT ID NCT05974722
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two surgical techniques to repair a type of hiatal hernia (paraesophageal hernia) that often comes back. Researchers want to see if using a special mesh (Ovitex) is better than using sutures alone to prevent the hernia from returning within two years. About 164 adults undergoing surgery at the Cleveland Clinic will take part, and their quality of life will also be tracked.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 164 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Willing and able to provide informed consent * Willing and able to participate in long-term follow up including study visits and surveys * Type II, III, or IV hiatal hernia \> 5 cm, confirmed via upper GI studies, CT, or MRI 5 cm or greater hernia confirmed intraoperatively Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * BMI \>45 * Allergy to any components of mesh * Patients undergoing PEHR with a concurrent bariatric procedure or other procedure to reduce stomach volume (sleeve gastrectomy, roux-en-y gastric bypass, duodenal switch, single-anastomosis gastric bypass, and partial or total gastrectomy) * Patients who have undergone previous hiatal hernia repair
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic Center for Abdominal Core Health
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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