Hernia repair without general anesthesia: a game changer for frail patients?
NCT ID NCT07514273
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether small, reducible ventral hernias (belly button or midline hernias) can be safely repaired using only local anesthesia (numbing medicine) in an outpatient clinic, instead of general anesthesia (being put to sleep). 35 adults with small hernias (≤2 cm) and a healthy weight were included. The goal was to see if the procedure is safe, feasible, and could offer faster recovery and less pain for patients.
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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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35 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Hernia defect size ≤ 2 cm Primary hernia BMI ≤ 30 Age 18-80 years Exclusion Criteria: Hernia defect size \> 2 cm BMI \> 30 Recurrent hernia Pregnancy
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hernia center Region Örebro Län
Karlskoga, Örebro County, 69143, Sweden
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