Transection Versus Reduction of Hernia Sac in Open Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if hernia sac transection works to treat pediatric inguinal hernia. Researchers will compare hernia sac transection to hernia sac reduction (traditional inguinal hernia repair) to see outcome in 6 months. Visit the clinic at week1, month3, month 6 for follow-up.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Male
Minimum Age: 1 day
Maximum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Male pediatric patients under 18 years old
• Patients who underwent open inguinal hernia surgery on the affected side by a pediatric surgeon
• Patients who had follow-up after inguinal hernia surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital or phone follow-up (Telemed) for 6 months
• Patients who agree to participate in the study by signing an informed consent form
Locations
Other Locations
Thailand
Ramathibodi hospital
RECRUITING
Ratchathewi
Contact Information
Primary
Piyanuch Lormuangthong, Doctor of medicine
piyanuch.lor@student.mahidol.ac.th
+66873063838
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-10-31
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Experimental: Hernia sac transection
Patients who underwent open inguinal hernia surgery using hernia sac transection technique.
Active_comparator: Hernia sac reduction
Patients who underwent open inguinal hernia surgery using hernia sac reduction technique.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Piyanuch Lormuangthong
Collaborators: Ramathibodi Hospital