Evaluating a new classification system for umbilical hernia treatment
The Usefulness of the New EHS/AHS Classification of Primary Umbilical Hernias in the Selection of Method of Their Treatment
Brothers Hospitallers Hospital in Cracow · NCT06530420
This study is testing a new way to classify umbilical hernias to see if it helps doctors choose better treatments and reduce the chances of hernias coming back.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1087 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Brothers Hospitallers Hospital in Cracow (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Krakow) |
| Trial ID | NCT06530420 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the new EHS/AHS classification system for primary umbilical hernias in determining the appropriate treatment method. It involves a retrospective analysis of patient data from the Department of General Surgery at the Hospital of the Brothers Hospitallers, covering surgeries performed between January 2016 and December 2022. The study will evaluate recurrence rates through outpatient records and follow-up surveys, categorizing hernias as small, medium, or large based on the new classification guidelines.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have undergone repair surgery for primary umbilical hernias.
Not a fit: Patients who have had repair surgery for recurrent umbilical hernias will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve treatment selection for patients with primary umbilical hernias, potentially reducing recurrence rates.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is based on established classification systems, the specific application of the EHS/AHS guidelines in this context is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Repair surgery for primary umbilical hernia Exclusion Criteria: * Repair surgery for recurrent umbilical hernia
Where this trial is running
Krakow
- Hospital of the Brothers Hospitallers of Saint John of God — Krakow, Poland (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nicole Kantor
- Email: nkantor@interia.pl
- Phone: 668735181
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: Retrospective Analysis of Material From the Hospital Database