NCT01295437

Brief Summary

Chronic pain may be a long-term problem after inguinal Lichtenstein hernioplasty. The aim of this study was to compare long-term results of hernioplasty using three different meshes (partly absorbable, lightweight polypropylene and thick polypropylene mesh).

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
300

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable chronic-pain

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2003

Longer than P75 for not_applicable chronic-pain

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2003

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2005

Completed
6 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2011

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 11, 2011

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 14, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

February 14, 2011

Status Verified

February 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

February 11, 2011

Last Update Submit

February 11, 2011

Conditions

Keywords

inguinal hernia, Lichtenstein hernioplasty, chronic pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Presence of chronic pain

    Pain scores were measured by using a visual analoque scale.

    5 years

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Presence of recurrences

    5 years

Study Arms (3)

Vypro II mesh

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

A partly absorbable polypropylene-polyglactin mesh (50g/m2).

Device: Vypro II mesh

Premilene LP

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

A lightweight polypropylene mesh (55 g/m2)

Device: Premilene LP

Premilene mesh

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

A conventional polypropylene mesh (82 g/m2)

Device: Premilene mesh

Interventions

partly absorbable mesh

Also known as: polypropylene-polyglactin mesh
Vypro II mesh

lightweight mesh

Also known as: lightweight polypropylene
Premilene LP

A conventional polypropylene mesh (82 g/m2)

Also known as: polypropylene mesh
Premilene mesh

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • uni-or bilateral primary or recurrent inguinal hernia
  • patients age \>18yrs

You may not qualify if:

  • previous mesh hernioplasty
  • femoral hernia
  • emergency operation
  • allergy to polypropylene

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hannu Paajanen

Kuopio, 70600, Finland

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Paajanen H. A single-surgeon randomized trial comparing three composite meshes on chronic pain after Lichtenstein hernia repair in local anesthesia. Hernia. 2007 Aug;11(4):335-9. doi: 10.1007/s10029-007-0236-1. Epub 2007 May 10.

    PMID: 17492341BACKGROUND
  • Paajanen H, Ronka K, Laurema A. A single-surgeon randomized trial comparing three meshes in lichtenstein hernia repair: 2- and 5-year outcome of recurrences and chronic pain. Int J Surg. 2013;11(1):81-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2012.11.020. Epub 2012 Dec 13.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic PainRecurrenceHernia, Inguinal

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsDisease AttributesPathologic ProcessesHernia, AbdominalHerniaPathological Conditions, Anatomical

Study Officials

  • Hannu EK Paajanen, MD, PhD

    University Hospital of Kuopio, Finland

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 11, 2011

First Posted

February 14, 2011

Study Start

March 1, 2003

Primary Completion

January 1, 2005

Study Completion

January 1, 2011

Last Updated

February 14, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-02

Locations