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New treatment option for Hernia Incisional
Official title Impact of Core Muscle Training on Incisional Hernia and Pain After Abdominal Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03808584
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The current practice to avoid incisional hernia, one of the most frequent complications following abdominal surgery, is to minimize core muscle activity in the postoperative phase. However, there is no evidence to support the association of core muscle activity and increased incidence of incisional hernia.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- At the University Hospital of Bern, Kantonsspital Solothurn and Olten and BundeswehrZentralkrankenhaus Koblenz:
- Informed Consent as documented by signature (Appendix Informed Consent Form)
- Age \> 18 years
- Capable of judgment
- Undergoing elective or emergency abdominal surgery
You likely can't join if
- (in all four participating centres):
- Inability to follow the procedures of the study, e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders (chronic depression, under antidepressants or...
- Enrolment of the investigator, his/her family members, employees and other dependent persons
- Neuromuscular diseases (such as myasthenia gravis or wheelchair-bound patient)
- Preexisting chronic pain disorder, patients under chronic opioid therapy (WHO II and III) or pain modulating drugs (antidepressive medication or...
- End-stage disease
See the full eligibility criteria
- At the University Hospital of Bern, Kantonsspital Solothurn and Olten and BundeswehrZentralkrankenhaus Koblenz:
- Informed Consent as documented by signature (Appendix Informed Consent Form)
- Age \> 18 years
- Capable of judgment
- Undergoing elective or emergency abdominal surgery
- Laparoscopic or open surgery, midline or transverse incision
- At the University Hospital of Lausanne:
- Informed Consent as documented by signature (Appendix Informed Consent Form)
- Age \> 18 years
- Capable of judgment
- Undergoing elective open abdominal surgery
- Midline or transverse incision
- (in all four participating centres):
- Inability to follow the procedures of the study, e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders (chronic depression, under antidepressants or neuroleptics), dementia, etc. of the participant
- Enrolment of the investigator, his/her family members, employees and other dependent persons
- Neuromuscular diseases (such as myasthenia gravis or wheelchair-bound patient)
- Preexisting chronic pain disorder, patients under chronic opioid therapy (WHO II and III) or pain modulating drugs (antidepressive medication or antiepileptic medication)
- End-stage disease
- Patients with preexisting abdominal wall mesh, with the exception of inguinal mesh (after inguinal hernia repair)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Koblenz, Germany
- Olten, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland
- Bern, Switzerland
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Solothurn, Switzerland
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Koblenz, Germany; Olten, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland; Bern, Switzerland; Lausanne, Switzerland; Solothurn, Switzerland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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