Clinical trials
Hernia clinical trials
Below are recruiting hernia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 182 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07277946Recruiting
Testing a new mesh fixation system for laparoscopic hernia repair
This study is testing a new system (ECLIPSIUM) for fixing mesh during laparoscopic hernia repair. It aims to see if the system is safe and works well for people with a single midline hernia (ventral, umbilical, or incisional) that is small to medium size (1-5 cm). If you qualify, the study will help doctors repair your hernia with a special mesh that may reduce complications.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 22 years+ - NCT06924515Enrolling by invitation
Intercostal suturing to prevent lung hernia after chest surgery
This trial tests whether a special stitch between the ribs during lung surgery can prevent a rare complication where lung tissue bulges out of the chest wall. It is for people having lung surgery through several small incisions.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06879912Recruiting
Study of force feedback tools in robot-assisted surgery
This trial tests new force feedback instruments in the da Vinci 5 robot during surgery. It aims to see if they help surgeons perform procedures more precisely for conditions like cancer or other diseases.
Miami, FloridaAges 22 years+ - NCT06874413Enrolling by invitation
Exercise program for frail older adults before hernia surgery
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program before hernia repair surgery helps frail older adults recover better. The program includes physical exercises and breathing muscle training.
Greenville, South CarolinaAges 65 years+ - NCT06871605Recruiting
Nerve blocks for chronic groin pain after hernia surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (injections near the nerves) to treat chronic groin pain after hernia surgery. The goal is to find which block provides better pain relief.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06604572Recruiting
TAPP vs open repair for repeat groin hernia
This study compares two surgical methods — TAPP (a laparoscopic, or keyhole, surgery) and open repair — to fix a hernia in the groin that has come back after a previous surgery. The goal is to see which technique works better for this type of repeat hernia.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–80 - NCT06595628Recruiting
Comparing two hernia repair methods in men
This trial compares two ways to repair an inguinal hernia (a bulge in the groin). The goal is to see which technique works better and has fewer problems.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT06499324RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery plus Botox for large incisional hernia
This trial tests whether adding Botox injections to surgery helps repair large incisional hernias. It may lower the chance of the hernia coming back.
Colombes, FranceAges 18–79 - NCT06367309Recruiting
Comparing two mesh techniques for ventral hernia repair
This trial is comparing two minimally invasive surgery techniques for fixing ventral hernias (a bulge in your belly wall). One technique places the mesh inside the belly, the other places it outside the belly lining. The goal is to see which approach leads to better recovery.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06556498Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Comparing two mesh fixes for double groin hernias
This study compares two types of mesh repair for groin hernias on both sides. It aims to see which device works better with fewer complications.
PalermoAges 18–85 - NCT06471725Recruiting
Pilates for sports hernia recovery
This study tests whether adding Pilates exercises to standard hernia rehab helps people with sports hernia recover faster. You would do Pilates sessions along with your usual rehab.
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia GovernorateAges 18–45 - NCT07639281Enrolling by invitation
Opioid Education for Ventral Hernia Repair Surgery
This study teaches patients about opioid pain medication before hernia repair surgery. It aims to help patients make informed decisions about pain management and understand safer opioid use.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–85 - NCT07608653Recruiting
Minimally invasive surgery for recurrent groin hernias
This trial tests a keyhole (laparoscopic) surgical technique to repair inguinal hernias that have returned after previous surgery. The goal is to evaluate how well this approach works and what outcomes patients experience.
SohagAges Any age - NCT07717021Enrolling by invitation
Patient feedback after umbilical hernia surgery
This study looks at how patients feel and function after surgery to fix a small, first-time umbilical hernia (a bulge near the belly button). Your feedback will help doctors understand what matters most to people like you.
Karlskrona, Blekinge CountyAges 18–75 - NCT04114578Recruiting
Study of babies and children with diaphragm hernia
This is an observational study that follows babies and children with congenital diaphragm hernia (CDH) to learn more about their health and care over time. It may help doctors better understand which factors affect outcomes.
Montreal, QuebecAges Up to 17 years - NCT04583644Recruiting
Fetal airway balloon procedure for severe left lung underdevelopment
This pilot study tests a fetal procedure (placing a tiny balloon in the fetus’s airway) to improve lung growth in pregnancies affected by severe left congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). You may be eligible if your baby’s condition is isolated to the left side and the testing shows very high lung underdevelopment, and if you can meet study and payment requirements.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04774848Recruiting
Compare two breathing machines for newborns with diaphragmatic hernia
This study compares two types of ventilator support for newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. The goal is to see which breathing approach works better and is safer when started very early after birth.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges Up to 1 day - NCT05100693Recruiting
FETO balloon removal during pregnancy for diaphragm hernia
This trial studies “smart removal” of a balloon placed in the womb to treat a baby’s congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). It aims to see if removing the balloon in a planned, safer way can improve outcomes for the baby and keep mothers safe.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT05201144RecruitingPhase 2
Test of sildenafil after diaphragm hernia surgery in newborns
This trial studies whether sildenafil (a medicine that helps relax blood vessels) can improve outcomes in babies born with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) after they’ve had surgery. Babies are selected based on an ultrasound/echo of heart function after repair.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges Any age - NCT05213676RecruitingPhase 4
Testing stopping inhaled nitric oxide in newborns with CDH
This trial studies whether stopping inhaled nitric oxide (a breathing medicine) can be safely used in newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). It may help the team decide the best way to use this medicine during early newborn care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges birth–1 month - NCT05450653Recruiting
FETO balloon treatment for severe birth diaphragm hernia
This trial tests a special pregnancy procedure called FETO to help babies born with severe congenital diaphragm hernia (CDH) breathe better after birth. It may help by improving lung growth, but it requires close follow-up at a Chicago fetal center.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05461222Recruiting
Balloon treatment before birth for severe diaphragmatic hernia
This study looks at placing a small balloon in a baby’s windpipe before birth to help severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The goal is to improve lung growth and birth outcomes by testing whether this timing and method can help babies with the most severe cases.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–50 - NCT05488288RecruitingPhase 3
Weight-loss surgery plus mesh repair for ventral hernia
This trial tests whether combining weight-loss surgery with a mesh repair for a midline ventral hernia works better and is safer than another approach. It may help people who have both severe obesity and a specific type of hernia reduce hernia problems after surgery.
ColombesAges 18–60 - NCT05666986Recruiting
Sports and activity check-in for teens after diaphragmatic hernia surgery
This study looks at how adolescents who had diaphragmatic hernia surgery as babies engage in physical activities and sports. It will use questionnaires and an optional interview by video call to learn what helps or gets in the way—so care teams can better support families.
LilleAges 12–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hernia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 182 recruiting hernia studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a hernia trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a hernia trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.