RecruitingHiatal Hernia
Impact of Biosynthetic Mesh on Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
4 states
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
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.
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Documented diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease
- ✓ Adults aged 18 years or older
- ✓ English speaking
- ✓ Subject is planned to undergo surgery for reflux disease
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 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
Where it's recruiting
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06444347 · last updated 2026-08-19