Clinical trial for Abdominal Wall Hernia
Official title Preoperative Weight Loss for Open Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05925959
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if quality of life after surgery is not worse for patients who lose weight first compared to those who have surgery right away.
- Who it's for
- Obese adults who are planned for complex abdominal wall reconstruction for a hernia.
- What's involved
- Participants are randomly placed in a weight‑loss program before surgery or go straight to surgery; they will attend clinic visits and complete quality‑of‑life surveys.
- Time commitment
- The trial continues through the surgery and follow‑up period, requiring multiple clinic visits for the weight‑loss program or post‑operative care.
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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adults having open retromuscular ventral hernia repair with an anticipated posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release and...
- BMI 40-55 kg/m2 and who are not planning to pursue weight loss surgery for any of the following reasons: they are not a candidate for weight loss...
You likely can't join if
- Lack of English language fluency
- Urgent need for repair as determined by surgeon judgement
- Pregnant patients
- Permanent stoma in place
- Isolated flank hernia
- Anticipated need for staged operation; for example, patients who will undergo a mesh excision separate from definitive reconstruction.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults having open retromuscular ventral hernia repair with an anticipated posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release and synthetic mesh
- BMI 40-55 kg/m2 and who are not planning to pursue weight loss surgery for any of the following reasons: they are not a candidate for weight loss surgery, cannot pursue weight loss surgery for insurance reasons, or are...
- Lack of English language fluency
- Urgent need for repair as determined by surgeon judgement
- Pregnant patients
- Permanent stoma in place
- Isolated flank hernia
- Anticipated need for staged operation; for example, patients who will undergo a mesh excision separate from definitive reconstruction.
- BMI \ 55 kg/m2
- Inability to participate in the Obesity Management Program due to lack of insurance coverage or history of mental illness (including eating disorders, schizophrenia, etc.).
- Obstructive symptoms
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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?
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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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Chicago, Illinois, United States; Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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