Impact of Biosynthetic Mesh on Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
ConditionHiatal Hernia
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University
About this trial
The aim of this study is to find out if using a certain kind of mesh can reduce the chances of hiatal hernias coming back after anti-reflux surgery. Participants undergoing antireflux surgery will be assigned to one of two groups, a group that has surgery with mesh, or a group that has surgery without mesh.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Documented diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Adults aged 18 years or older
English speaking
Subject is planned to undergo surgery for reflux disease
Disqualifiers
Physician deems the subject is unable to complete the study due to documented dementia.
Subject is undergoing emergent surgery.
Pregnancy
Patient has known allergy to tetracycline hydrochloride or kanamycin sulfate
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Biosynthetic Mesh
- Hiatal Hernia Repair
Treatment groups
200 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Lead sponsor
Intuitive Surgical
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov