Understanding the impact of incisional hernias on patients' lives
Official title: Observational Study of the Benefits of Complex Abdominal Wall Repairs on Quality of Life , Digestive and Sexual Functions.
Run by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT05596357 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how incisional hernias affect the daily lives and well-being of people who have had abdominal surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 79 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Colombes, Île-de-France Region) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 10, 2023 |
| Main results expected | July 10, 2023 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | September 8, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05596357 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 18 to 79 who are scheduled for surgery to repair an incisional hernia.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients requiring emergency surgery or those with significant preoperative health issues 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 observational study aims to explore the functional and sexual implications of incisional hernias in patients who have undergone abdominal surgery. By administering questionnaires to these patients, the study seeks to gather insights into how these hernias affect their quality of life, chronic pain levels, and overall well-being. The research focuses on the anatomical and physiological alterations caused by incisional hernias and the potential benefits of surgical repair. The findings could help identify specific areas of concern that have not been previously studied.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of quality of life issues for patients with incisional hernias.
How similar studies have gone: While previous studies have demonstrated benefits of surgical repair for incisional hernias, the specific focus on functional and sexual implications is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 to 79 * No opposition to research * Planned surgery to cure a hernia or complex anterior eventration of the abdomen by laparotomy or laparoscopy * Mastery of the French language sufficient to answer questionnaires * Registration in a national health care system Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency surgery * ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) score\> 3 during the preoperative consultation * Current pregnancy or breastfeeding * Patient under guardianship or curatorship * Patient under AME (State Medical Aid)
Where it's running
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David Moszkowicz
Colombes, Île-de-France Region, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: David MOSZKOWICZ, Pr
- Email: david.moszkowicz@aphp.fr
- Phone: 0033147606384
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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.