Mesh Vs Pledgets for Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Paraesophageal Hernia GERD
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
164 (estimated)
Sponsor
David Krpata · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare whether the use of Ovitex mesh provides superior reduction in 2-year recurrence compared to pledgeted suture closure (no mesh) for patients undergoing paraesophageal hernia repair at the Cleveland Clinic. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Determine whether there is a difference in 2-year rates of radiographic recurrence with Ovitex versus pl…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Willing and able to provide informed consent * Willing and able to participate in long-term follow up including study visits and surveys * Type II, III, or IV hiatal hernia \> 5 cm, confirmed via upper GI studies, CT, or MRI 5 cm or greater hernia co…
Contacts

David M Krpata, MD

216 445-3441

krpatad@ccf.org

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William C Bennett, MD

216 313-8971

bennetw2@ccf.org

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