Test removing mesh versus leaving it for groin pain
Part of Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You’re over 18 years old
- Your groin pain has lasted more than 6 months after laparoscopic or robotic hernia repair with mesh
- Your pain seems like “tissue/pressure pain” (not nerve-type pain) such as soreness/tightness or pain with certain positions
- You have moderate to severe pain when standing up (rated 4 to 10 out of 10 on a pain scale)
- No repeat hernia is found on exam, and your hernia type is not large/femoral/direct or certain other larger types
- You haven’t had prior open front (anterior) hernia repair, mesh plugs/Prolene Hernia System, or certain pelvic/groin surgeries like prostatectomy or major vessel procedures
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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