Image-guided needle procedure for hernias
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to fix hernias using imaging to guide a needle, without traditional surgery. It might help people who cannot or do not want to have surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult who speaks English.
- You have a hernia that can be pushed back in, or a gap in your belly muscles smaller than about 8 cm.
- You are not able or willing to have traditional surgery (open, laparoscopic, or robotic).
- You are willing to have a 30- to 60-minute procedure using imaging to guide a needle.
- Your hernia is visible on an ultrasound or CT scan.
- You have insurance or are willing to pay for the procedure yourself.
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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