Clinical trials
Hernia clinical trials
Below are recruiting hernia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 183 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06815822Recruiting
Preventing hernias after emergency surgery
This study tests a way to prevent hernias after emergency belly surgery. If you are having emergency surgery for certain conditions, you may be able to join.
KielceAges 18–100 - 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+ - NCT06650878Recruiting
Desarda vs Lichtenstein hernia repair comparison
This trial compares two surgical techniques for repairing a first-time inguinal hernia (a bulge in the groin). Both methods aim to fix the hernia with a mesh, but the Desarda technique uses a piece of your own abdominal muscle, while the Lichtenstein technique uses a synthetic mesh. The study will see which approach leads to fewer complications and better recovery.
Sant Pere de Ribes, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06879860Enrolling by invitation
Comparing stitch vs no stitch for groin hernia repair
This study compares two ways to fix a mesh during groin hernia surgery: 3D patch with one stitch versus no stitches at all. It aims to see which method leads to less long-term pain and fewer hernias coming back. If you have a first-time, moderately large groin hernia, you may qualify.
Nanchong, SichuanAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT06739356Recruiting
Balloon treatment study for severe diaphragmatic hernia in babies
This study tests a fetal surgery (fetoscopic tracheal balloon placement) to help lungs grow in babies with a severe hole in the diaphragm. It focuses on pregnancies where the liver is also in the chest and lung size is very small.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04358159Recruiting
Compare Ventralex and onlay mesh for small hernias
This study compares two types of surgical mesh used to repair small incisional hernias (or hernias that came back after a previous repair). It may help determine which mesh works better and with fewer problems.
KarlskogaAges 18–100 - NCT06674187Recruiting
Comparing stoma hernia prevention in colostomy surgery
This trial tests whether sewing the belly lining in a special way during colostomy surgery can lower the chance of a hernia near the stoma. It may help you if you need a colostomy and are in generally good health.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06551077Recruiting
New Surgical Fix for Large Hiatal Hernia
This trial tests a new surgical technique (called PoRSHA) for fixing a large hiatal hernia (where the stomach pushes into the chest). The goal is to see if adding a small piece of the patient's own tissue to the repair helps prevent the hernia from coming back.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05484635Recruiting
Test removing mesh versus leaving it for groin pain
This study compares removing the pre-surgery mesh versus not removing it in people who have long-lasting groin pain after inguinal hernia repair. It may help doctors learn which approach best reduces ongoing pain.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05974722Recruiting
Compare two ways to repair large hiatal hernias
This study compares two surgical materials (mesh vs pledgets) used to repair a large hiatal hernia, helping doctors find which approach works best over time. You may be able to join if you have a specific type and size of hiatal hernia and can attend long-term follow-up visits and surveys.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05962346Recruiting
Pregnancy balloon procedure for severe left diaphragmatic hernia
This trial studies whether placing a small balloon in the fetus’s airway during pregnancy (a procedure called FETO) can improve lung development and outcomes for babies with severe left congenital diaphragmatic hernia. You may be considered if the condition is isolated, very severe, and you can meet specific timing and follow-up requirements.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–50 - NCT05807763Enrolling by invitation
Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair guided by FLIP testing
This trial studies a way to guide laparoscopic surgery for a paraesophageal (hiatal) hernia using special measurements during the operation (FLIP) and an endoscopy check. It may help doctors choose the most appropriate surgical wrap to better control reflux after surgery.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT05354505Recruiting
Balloon procedure in pregnancy for severe diaphragmatic hernia
This trial studies a prenatal procedure called FETO, where a small balloon is placed in the fetal windpipe to help lung growth in babies with a severe diaphragmatic hernia. It may improve newborn outcomes by preparing the lungs before birth.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT03904888Recruiting
Robot vs standard keyhole surgery for double groin hernia
This study compares two ways of doing keyhole surgery for hernias in the groin: the usual laparoscopic approach versus a robot-assisted approach. It may help show which method is safer or more effective for people with hernias on both sides.
GhentAges 18 years+ - NCT03808584Recruiting
Core muscle training after abdominal surgery to reduce hernia and pain
This study tests whether guided “core” muscle training after abdominal surgery can lower the chance of developing an incisional hernia and reduce pain. You may be eligible if you’re having abdominal surgery and can safely do the study exercise plan.
KoblenzAges 18 years+ - NCT03138863Recruiting
FETO surgery to help a baby’s lungs in left diaphragmatic hernia
This trial studies a specialized pregnancy procedure (FETO) done to help babies with a defect in the diaphragm called congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) grow better lungs before birth. It may help by improving lung development, based on how severe the baby’s lung underdevelopment looks on ultrasound, and it requires close follow-up at the study hospital.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–50 - NCT00950118Recruiting
Study for people with congenital diaphragmatic hernia or family history
This study is for people who have a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (a birth-related opening in the diaphragm) or whose family member has had one. The research aims to learn more about the condition using molecular (cell-level) science, which may help improve understanding and future care.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hernia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 183 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.