Regional Differences In Indication for Ventral Hernia Repair

June 26, 2018 updated by: Frederik Helgstrand, Zealand University Hospital
The aim of the present study is to investigate whether there are differences in indication for ventral hernia repair and surgical approach among hernia surgeons from different geographical regions of Denmark.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

30 outpatient consultation will be taped and distributed among hernia surgeons in different regions of Denmark. The surgeon will then be asked to answer a questionnaire regarding the treatment and surgical technique.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

30

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Denmark
      • Køge, Denmark, 4600
        • Køge Sygehus

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients referred to Køge Hospital Surg. Department with ventral hernia in December 2014

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients referred to Køge Hospital Surg. Department with ventral hernia in December 2014

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Differences in indication for ventral hernia repair
Time Frame: 6 months
Number of patients offered a ventral hernia repair after primary consultation by different hernia specialists.
6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Differences in choice of surgical technique between surgeons
Time Frame: 6 months
Which surgical approach does different surgeons offer patients with a ventral hernia
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Zealand University Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Dunja Kokotovic, MS, Dept. of Surgery, Køge University Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 20, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 8, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

October 13, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 27, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 26, 2018

Last Verified

June 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • DK_03

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