Comparing Needlescopic and Traditional Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in Children
Official title: Needlescopic Versus Traditional Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Pediatrics (A Prospective Comparative Study)
Run by Sohag University · NCT06660550 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a new, smaller type of hernia surgery for kids works better than the traditional method in terms of recovery and results.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sohag University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sohag) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 2025 |
| Study ends | August 2025 |
| Registry record updated | November 27, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06660550 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children under 18 years old presenting with inguinal hernias.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients over 18 years old or those with complicated inguinal hernias will 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 evaluates the effectiveness of Needlescopic inguinal hernia repair compared to traditional laparoscopic repair in pediatric patients. It focuses on key outcomes such as operative time, cosmetic results, recurrence rates, and complications. The study will be conducted at Sohag University Hospital over a period of 6 to 9 months, following ethical approval. Preoperative assessments will include demographic data, medical history, and necessary imaging to confirm diagnoses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced complications for children undergoing hernia repair.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with minimally invasive techniques in pediatric surgery, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Include patients presented with inguinal hernia with age \< 18 years. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age above 18 years. 2. Complicated inguinal hernia (e.g. irreducibility, obstruction and strangulation). 3. Pervious lower abdominal surgeries.
Where it's running
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Sohag University Hospitals
Sohag, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abdelaziz A Abdelaziz, Resident
- Email: abdelazeez.ali@med.sohag.edu.eg
- Phone: 00201010274505
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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.