Laparoscopic repair of groin hernias using a special visible mesh
Official title: Randomized Single-center Study on Laparoscopic Groin Hernia Repair by a 3D ENDOLAP Visible With and Without LiquiBand Fix 8 Mesh Fixation
Run by Algemeen Ziekenhuis Maria Middelares · NCT02781870 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new type of visible mesh for fixing groin hernias to see if it works better and is safer than using glue for the procedure.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Algemeen Ziekenhuis Maria Middelares Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ghent) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 9, 2016 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | August 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 11, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT02781870 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adult patients with primary unilateral inguinal hernias who are scheduled for laparoscopic repair.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with recurrent or incarcerated hernias, those requiring open repair, or individuals with contraindications for MRI scans 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 clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness and safety of a 3D ENDOLAP visible mesh for laparoscopic groin hernia repair, comparing it with a fixation method using LiquiBand Fix 8 glue. A total of 100 patients will undergo the procedure, with follow-up MRI scans at 1 and 12 months post-operation to visualize the mesh in vivo. The study aims to determine the optimal fixation technique and assess the outcomes related to hernia recurrence and chronic pain. Four surgeons will screen eligible patients over a 24-month inclusion period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced recurrence rates for patients undergoing groin hernia repair.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on various mesh types and fixation methods, the specific use of the ENDOLAP 3D visible mesh in this context is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * adult patients presenting with primary unilateral inguinal hernia * patients planed for a laparoscopic repair Exclusion Criteria: * Age below 18 years * recurrent or incarcerated hernias * open hernia repair and bilateral hernias * concomitant repair of another kind of abdominal hernia * combined surgical procedures * no informed consent * pregnant women * ASA score 4 or more * contra-indications for MRI scans.
Where it's running
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AZ Maria Middelares
Ghent, Belgium Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD — Algemeen Ziekenhuis Maria Middelares
- Study coordinator: Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD
- Email: filip.muysoms@azmmsj.be
- Phone: 0032-92467400
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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.