Compare two ways to repair large hiatal hernias
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You can understand the study and sign informed consent
- You can come back for long-term follow-up visits and complete surveys
- Your hiatal hernia is type 2, 3, or 4 and is larger than 5 cm (confirmed by imaging or during surgery)
- Your hernia repair would be for hiatal hernia (not with certain other stomach-shrinking surgeries)
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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