Comparing ligament preservation and removal in hernia surgery for women
Official title: Comparative Study on the Effect of Uterine Round Ligament Preservation Vs Resection in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Women: a Multicenter,Stratified Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Nanchong Central Hospital · NCT06885788 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see if keeping or removing a specific ligament during hernia surgery helps women recover faster and have fewer problems afterward.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 466 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nanchong Central Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Nanchong, Sichuan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 20, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06885788 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are female patients over 18 years old diagnosed with unilateral inguinal hernia who do not have childbearing requirements.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe comorbidities or those who are pregnant or lactating may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study compares the clinical effects of preserving versus resecting the uterine round ligament during laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in women. It aims to evaluate the time required for surgery as the primary outcome, while secondary outcomes include hernia recurrence rates, quality of life assessments, and indicators of postoperative recovery. The study involves female patients diagnosed with unilateral inguinal hernia and will be conducted at Nanchong Central Hospital.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and recovery for women undergoing inguinal hernia repair.
How similar studies have gone: There is limited information on similar studies, making this approach relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ►Age : Female patients over 18 years of age without a childbearing requirement * Diagnosis and basis : Female patients diagnosed with Unilateral inguinal hernia. * agreed to participate in this study and signed the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * ►Combined with severe heart, liver, kidney and other diseases. * pregnant or lactating women. * those with surgical contraindications.
Where it's running
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Nanchong Central Hospital
Nanchong, Sichuan, China Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.