Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up Women only

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment466 (estimated)
SponsorNanchong Central Hospital
Government
Locations1 site (Nanchong, Sichuan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 20, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsMarch 1, 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 25, 2025
Trial IDNCT06885788 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

  • Nanchong Central Hospital
    Nanchong, Sichuan, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.