TIGR vs Polypropylene (Permanent) Mesh: Randomised Trial

NCT ID: NCT01136603

Last Updated: 2014-01-28

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

80 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-07-31

Study Completion Date

2015-07-31

Brief Summary

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Hypothesis: TIGR mesh as a reconstruction material is a more effective mesh for the repair of the abdominal wall post lipectomy, transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) / deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap.

Detailed Description

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In this study we will be conducting a randomized trial to study the efficacy of TIGR as a preferred reconstruction mesh for the repair of the abdominal wall post lipectomy, TRAM / DIEP flap.

Aims -

1. Investigating the efficacy of TIGR as a preferred reconstruction mesh for the repair of the abdominal wall post lipectomy, TRAM / DIEP flap. Efficacy of TIGR will allow us to determine the stability of the material in the abdominal wall reconstruction.
2. Study the absorption characteristics of TIGR implant as compared with a non absorbable polypropylene mesh. Absorption characteristics can be determined by the amount of tissue ingrowth, adhesion formation and shrinkage profiles of the implant and it can be detect using ultrasound.
3. To determine whether any reactions to the implant will occur. These reaction if any will manifest as inflammation reactions which may be evident on clinical followup and can be detect by ultrasound.

Patients to be recruited :

80 randomized equally into the 2 groups Age range: 21 - 80 All patients undergoing lipectomy, TRAM / DIEP flap reconstruction will be recruited into the study.

Trial Duration: July 2010 - July 2015

Follow up:

Postoperative 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months Ultrasound will be done to determine the amount of tissue ingrowth, adhesion formation and shrinkage profiles of the implant in all these follow up appointments. Complications if any can also be detected by the Ultrasound.

Conditions

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Hernia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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TIGR Mesh

Experimental - TIGR Mesh

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

TIGR Mesh

Intervention Type DEVICE

TIGR mesh as a reconstruction material for the repair of the abdominal wall post Lipectomy, TRAM / DIEP flap.

Control

Control group - Non absorbable Polypropylene mesh

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

TIGR Mesh

Intervention Type DEVICE

TIGR mesh as a reconstruction material for the repair of the abdominal wall post Lipectomy, TRAM / DIEP flap.

Interventions

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TIGR Mesh

TIGR mesh as a reconstruction material for the repair of the abdominal wall post Lipectomy, TRAM / DIEP flap.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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Experimental - TIGR Matrix Surgical Mesh Control - Polypropylene mesh

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 21 - 80 years
* Both Male, Female
* all patients undergoing Lipectomy, TRAM / DIEP flap reconstruction
* patients with abdominal wall defects

Exclusion Criteria

* patient refusal
* infection of the abdominal / generalised infection
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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National University Hospital, Singapore

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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National University Hospital / National Unviersity of Singapore

Principal Investigators

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Thiam Chye Lim, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

National University Hospital, Singapore

Locations

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National University Hospital, Singapore

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Singapore

Central Contacts

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Thiam Chye Lim, MD

Role: CONTACT

Eileen Hing

Role: CONTACT

Facility Contacts

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Thiam Chye Lim, FRCS

Role: primary

Eileen Hing

Role: backup

Other Identifiers

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D / 10 / 344

Identifier Type: REGISTRY

Identifier Source: secondary_id

NUHS/SUR-PRAS/2010/2

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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