Minimal Access Repair of Contralateral Hernias (MARCH Trial)

Institute of Child Health360 enrolled

Overview

Repair of unilateral inguinal hernia in infants. Laparoscopic repair, with closure of contralateral patent processus vaginalis if present, versus open repair

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

360

Conditions

Unilateral Inguinal Hernia

Interventions

Repair of unilateral inguinal herniaPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 0 YearsMax age: 1 Year

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * unilateral inguinal hernia Exclusion Criteria: \-

Locations (5)

Addenbrookes Hospital

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Royal Hospital for Sick Children

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

London, United Kingdom

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London, United Kingdom

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

development of metachronous contralateral inguinal hernia

Time frame: Until end of follow-up

Secondary Outcomes

development of recurrent hernia

Time frame: Until end of follow-up

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.