Does pre-surgery physical activity predict complications after incisional hernia repair?
Does Preoperative Physical Activity Predict Postoperative Complications After Incisional Hernia Repair ?
University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · NCT07192978
We will test whether adults' activity levels before incisional hernia surgery predict their risk of complications afterward.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Trial ID | NCT07192978 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This retrospective observational study will review adults who underwent midline incisional hernia repair with prosthetic reinforcement at the University Hospital of Strasbourg between January 6, 2021 and October 24, 2024. Preoperative physical activity and comorbidities will be extracted from medical records and linked to postoperative outcomes using the Clavien–Dindo classification and the Comprehensive Complication Index. Statistical analyses will examine whether lower activity or greater patient 'fragility' is associated with higher rates or more severe postoperative complications. No experimental interventions are performed; the study uses routinely collected clinical data.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults (≥18 years) who had a midline incisional hernia repair with prosthetic reinforcement at CHU de Strasbourg between January 6, 2021 and October 24, 2024 and who have not opted out of data reuse.
Not a fit: Patients with non-midline hernias, repairs without prosthetic reinforcement, surgeries outside the specified hospital or dates, or without reliable preoperative activity data may not benefit from this analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help clinicians identify higher-risk patients and direct prehabilitation or tailored perioperative care to reduce complications.
How similar studies have performed: Studies in other major abdominal surgeries have linked low preoperative physical activity to worse postoperative outcomes, but the specific relationship in incisional hernia repair is largely untested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria * Adult (≥18 years old) * Subject operated on at the HUS between January 6, 2021 and October 24, 2024 * Midline eventration * Placement of a prosthetic reinforcement Exclusion Criteria \- Subject (and/or their legal representative, if applicable) who has expressed their opposition to the reuse of their data for scientific research purposes
Where this trial is running
Strasbourg
- Service de cchirurgie générale & digestive - CHU de Strasbourg - France — Strasbourg, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Benoit Romain, MD, PhD
- Email: benoit.romain@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: 33 3.88.12.89.37
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Incisional Hernia, Laparotomy, Comprehensive Complication Index, Clavien-Dindo classification