New sandwich mesh technique shows promise for tough lumbar hernias
NCT ID NCT07196254
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a 'sandwich' mesh repair for lumbar incisional hernias, which are hard to treat due to nearby bone. Ten patients received a double mesh (onlay and sublay) to reinforce the weak area. Researchers tracked hernia recurrence and fluid buildup to see if this technique works better than standard methods.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sandwich mesh technique (double mesh onlay and sublay)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could reduce hernia recurrence after lumbar surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (10 patients) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. Risks include seroma formation and surgical complications.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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10 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2024
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * • Patients older than 18 years old with primary inguinal hernia. Exclusion Criteria: * • Pregnancy or patients with bleeding tendency. * Complicated hernia. * Patients who are not fit for surgery.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zagazig Univeesity Hospitals
Zagazig, Egypt
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