Chronic Groin Pain Clinical Trial
Official title:
A Randomised, Blinded Study on Laparoscopic Mesh Reinforcement for Chronic Groin Pain.
Chronic groin pain is a frequent cause for referral to general surgeons. In some cases this
pain may be due to the presence of a hernia. However, if on clinical examination there is no
palpable lump or bulge, the cause of the pain may be difficult to elucidate. Some of these
patients may have the diagnosis of sportsman's groin. Other names which have been attached
to this condition include Gilmores groin and sportsmans hernia. These conditions are more
commonly associated with sportsmen and women but those who do not play sport may also
receive this diagnosis. Sportsman's groin is thought to be a syndrome of weakness of the
posterior inguinal wall without a clinically recognisable hernia. Differing explanations for
sportsman's groin include avulsion of the conjoint tendon from the pubic tubercle, weakening
of the transversalis fascia, tears in the internal or external oblique, superficial inguinal
ring dilatation and abnormalities of the rectus abdominus insertion.
There is some evidence that pre peritoneal mesh placement in these patients may be
beneficial. The theory being that the mesh prevents pressure transmission to the damages
structures, allowing them to heal more rapidly.
Aim. To assess the potential benefit of pre peritoneal mesh placement using the TAPP
technique in patients with chronic groin pain.
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Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment
| Status | Clinical Trial | Phase | |
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| Recruiting |
NCT05484635 -
Mesh Removal Versus No Mesh Removal for Chronic Groin Pain After Inguinal Hernia Repair
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