A Pilot Study of Local Anesthesia for Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Older Adults
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON · Jan 8, 2021
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is looking at the best type of anesthesia to use for repairing inguinal hernias in older adults. An inguinal hernia is a common condition where tissue pushes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall, and surgery is often needed to fix it. Most surgeries are done with general anesthesia, which puts you completely to sleep, but this study is exploring whether local anesthesia, which numbs only the area being operated on, might be a safer and better option for older patients. Researchers want to find out if using local anesthesia can lead to fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and better recovery for older adults.
To be part of this study, participants need to be at least 65 years old and have a specific type of inguinal hernia that is not stuck or strangled. They should be healthy enough to have either type of anesthesia and be willing to follow up for six months after surgery. If someone has had previous surgery for their hernia, has allergies to anesthesia, or has other health issues that would make surgery risky, they may not be eligible. Participants can expect to receive care based on the type of anesthesia they are assigned to, and the results of the trial will help doctors make better decisions for older patients in the future.
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Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Age \>=65 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
- 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
About University Of Wisconsin, Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a leading research institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university leverages its extensive resources, including cutting-edge facilities and a diverse pool of expert researchers, to conduct rigorous studies that address critical health challenges. The institution's focus on translating research findings into practical applications fosters the development of new treatments and interventions, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes and public health initiatives. As a sponsor of clinical trials, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring participant safety throughout the research process.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Houston, Texas, United States
Dallas, Texas, United States
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Courtney Balentine, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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