Geneva, July 14 -- International Clinical Trials Registry received information related to the study (ISRCTN56702141) titled 'Informing the design of a clinical trial into umbilical hernia repair' on June 30.
Study Type: Observational
Study Design:
Observational cohort study (Treatment)
Primary Sponsor: University of Birmingham
Condition:
Surgery
Surgery
Intervention:
Potential participants will attend hospital with an umbilical hernia which is either stuck (non-reducible), is causing bowel blockage (obstructed), or has lost blood supply to its contents (strangulated). They will be booked for an operation by the surgical team. This operation can take place anywhere from immediately to up to a day later, depending on symptoms and c...