NCT04706026 A Pilot Study of Local Anesthesia for Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Older Adults
| NCT ID | NCT04706026 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Wisconsin, Madison |
| Condition | Inguinal Hernia |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-10-23 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2024-10-23 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-31.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to collect data about local versus general anesthesia for inguinal hernia repair in Veterans aged 60 years for planning a larger, multisite randomized clinical trial. Approximately 80 participants will be enrolled and can expect to be on study for 6 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age greater than or equal to 60 years * Presenting to clinic with a unilateral inguinal hernia that is not incarcerated * Considered suitable for either general or local anesthesia * Willing to complete all study requirements, including follow-up continuing until six months after surgery * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * The hernia that the patient is being evaluated for has undergone prior repair * Any contraindications to general anesthesia * Allergies to local anesthesia * Evidence of hernia incarceration or strangulation * Active local or systemic infection that would preclude the use of mesh for hernia repair * Need for concurrent surgical repair at the time of hernia repair * English is not the patient's primary language * Enrollment in other research studies * Clinical judgement of surgeon or anesthesiology * Current pregnancy * Unwilling to provide consent * Current active illegal drug use * Current alcoholism * Claustrophobia * Unable to tolerate lying in supine position for greater than 30 minutes
Contact & Investigator
Courtney Balentine, MD, MPH
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT04706026 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 60 Years or older, studying Inguinal Hernia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT04706026 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT04706026 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at talwalkar@wisc.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT04706026 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Dallas, United States, Houston, United States, Madison, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT04706026 clinical trial?
NCT04706026 is sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison. The principal investigator is Courtney Balentine, MD, MPH at University of Wisconsin, Madison. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.