Factors affecting treatment outcomes in patients with different types of hernias
Factors Affecting the Results of Treatment of Patients With Hernias of Various Localization: Evaluation of Treatment Results Using an Automated Hernia Register
This study looks at how different hernia repair methods affect recovery and complications to help find the best treatment options for patients with hernias.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast) |
| Trial ID | NCT05920200 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to analyze data from the Kaliningrad Hernia Registry to quantify the risks associated with various surgical techniques for hernia repair, including open non-mesh, open mesh, and minimally invasive surgeries. It will focus on outcomes such as acute postoperative pain, complication rates, chronic postoperative pain, and recurrence rates based on the type of repair and materials used. By examining these factors, the study seeks to provide insights into the most effective treatment approaches for hernias.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have undergone any type of hernia repair registered in the Kaliningrad Hernia Registry between January 2020 and December 2023.
Not a fit: Patients with parastomal hernias or infected hernias will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify optimal surgical techniques for hernia repair, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced complications.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored similar factors in hernia repair, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful insights, though the specific methodology may be novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All mesh and non-mesh repairs that have been registered in the KHR from January 9, 2020, until December 31, 2023. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not having a 11-digit state-assigned Personal insurance policy number. * Parastomal hernia; * infected hernias;
Where this trial is running
Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast
- Baltic Federal University — Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Viktor V Kakotkin, MD
- Email: Vkakotkin@kantiana.ru
- Phone: +74012595071
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.