Study of Surgical Mesh for Inguinal Hernia Repair

NCT ID: NCT00924755

Last Updated: 2010-10-04

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

25 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2009-06-30

Study Completion Date

2010-11-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to assess the early outcomes when using the Biomerix Revive™ as a tension-free onlay patch, Lichtenstein-style, in patients who are candidates for primary, unilateral, open inguinal hernia repair.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Hernia, Inguinal

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Interventions

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Biomerix Revive™ (surgical mesh for inguinal hernia repair)

Inguinal hernia repair using a tension-free onlay patch, Lichtenstein-style.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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Revive

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* male ≥19 years old
* symptomatic and palpable inguinal hernia
* candidate for unilateral, primary, open inguinal hernia repair using the Lichtenstein technique
* will comply with required follow-up study visits
* willing and able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* BMI ≥35
* life expectancy of \<3 years
* strangulated hernia
* urologic disorder and/or previous urologic surgery in the testicular area (with the exception of prostate surgery)
* active abdominal surgical condition such as bowel obstruction or perforation
* local or systemic infection or peritonitis
* known disease that impairs wound healing
* anti-platelet therapy (other than aspirin) for \>7 days preceding the surgical procedure
* previous ipsilateral groin incision
* receiving immunosuppressive therapy and/or has undergone radiation therapy to the affected groin area
* uncontrolled insulin-dependent diabetic with Hgb1Ac greater than 8
* advanced cirrhosis with Child-Turcott Class of C or higher
* severe COPD requiring home oxygen
* diagnosed with chronic pain syndrome or is undergoing treatment for pain management
* candidate for another major surgical procedure with the inguinal hernia repair
* enrolled in another investigational study that may confound the results of this study
* known drug abuser
* on anti-psychotic medications
* Worker's Compensation case
Minimum Eligible Age

19 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Biomerix

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Biomerix

Principal Investigators

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Samir S Awad, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Baylor College of Medicine

Locations

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Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Site Status

Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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BMX-2008-03

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id