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A Randomised, Blinded Study on Laparoscopic Mesh Reinforcement for Chronic Groin Pain

NCT00934388 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2010-03-16

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Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Chronic Groin Pain

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Pre peritoneal mesh placement

PROCEDURE

Laparoscopy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Royal Hobart Hospital

    lead OTHER_GOV

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-01-31
Primary Completion
2015-12-31
Completion
2015-12-31

Countries

  • Australia

Study Locations

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