Hernia repair using donated tissue for transplant patients
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to fix a hernia in the belly using donated tissue instead of mesh. It may help people who have had an organ transplant or who have a complex hernia that is hard to treat with standard methods.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have had an organ transplant (like liver, kidney, pancreas, heart, or more than one) at least 6 months ago and now have a hernia in the belly.
- Or you have not had a transplant but your hernia is complex and cannot be fixed with standard methods.
- You are generally able to care for yourself (ECOG 0-2).
- You are not pregnant and are not on high-dose steroids.
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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