Mesh Versus Suture Repair for Umbilical Hernias (HUMP)

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified August 2011 by Erasmus Medical Center
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
hasan eker, Erasmus Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00789230
First received: November 9, 2008
Last updated: August 18, 2011
Last verified: August 2011
  Purpose

The purpose of the present study is to investigate whether or not the use of mesh is indicated in the repair of all size umbilical hernias as to reduce the rate of recurrence. This method is regularly used in umbilical hernia reconstruction although most surgeons repair small hernias using suture repair (fascia adaptation). Especially risk factors for hernia recurrence such as hernia size and BMI > 30 kg/m2 need to be evaluated and correlated to the method of hernia repair.


Condition Intervention Phase
Umbilical Hernia
Procedure: primary suture closure
Procedure: mesh enforced closure
Phase 3

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Mesh Versus Suture Repair for Umbilical Hernias: a Double Blinded, Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial

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Further study details as provided by Erasmus Medical Center:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • hernia recurrence rate [ Time Frame: 24 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Post-operative morbidity and complications [ Time Frame: 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]

Estimated Enrollment: 300
Study Start Date: January 2006
Estimated Study Completion Date: January 2014
Estimated Primary Completion Date: January 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: primary suture Procedure: primary suture closure
primary suture closure of hernia
Active Comparator: mesh enforced closure Procedure: mesh enforced closure
mesh enforced closure of hernia

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Primary umbilical hernia
  • Signed Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Umbilical hernia ≥ 4 cm diameter
  • Recurrence
  • Midline laparotomy
  • Ascites/Cirrhosis
  • ASA score IV or above
  • Incarcerated hernia/emergency procedures
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00789230

Contacts
Contact: H.H. Eker, MD +31107034519 h.eker@erasmusmc.nl
Contact: J.F. Lange, professor +31107043300 j.lange@erasmusmc.nl

Locations
Netherlands
Erasmus Medical Center Recruiting
Rotterdam, Zuid Holland, Netherlands, 3015CE
Contact: H.H. Eker, MD     +31107034519     h.eker@erasmusmc.nl    
Contact: J.F. Lange, professor     +31107043300     j.lange@erasmusmc.nl    
Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis Recruiting
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Contact: M Simons, PhD            
Sub-Investigator: M Simons, PhD            
Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis Recruiting
Delft, Netherlands
Contact: L Stassen, PhD            
Sub-Investigator: L Stassen, PhD            
Maasstad Ziekenhuis Recruiting
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Contact: E vd Harst, PhD            
Sub-Investigator: E vd Harst, PhD            
Sponsors and Collaborators
hasan eker
Investigators
Principal Investigator: J. Jeekel, professor Erasmus Medical Center
Principal Investigator: J.F. Lange, professor Erasmus Medical Center
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: hasan eker, H.H. Eker, Erasmus Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00789230     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: HUMP
Study First Received: November 9, 2008
Last Updated: August 18, 2011
Health Authority: Netherlands: The Central Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects (CCMO)

Keywords provided by Erasmus Medical Center:
umbilical
hernia
mesh

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hernia
Hernia, Umbilical
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Infant, Newborn, Diseases
Hernia, Ventral
Hernia, Abdominal

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 16, 2013