Prospective randomised double blind trial of ilioinguinal nerve block versus local anaesthetic wound instillation in patients undergoing open inguinal herniorrhaphy

Completed

• Conditions: Surgery: Open inguinal herniorrhaphy; Surgery; Open inguinal herniorrhaphy

• Registration Number: ISRCTN55731323
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2005 Update - Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

A total of 60 patients, undergoing open inguinal herniorrhaphy.
Male patients listed for open repair as day case of a primary unilateral inguinal hernia under the care of two NCH consultants.

Exclusion Criteria

No known exclusion criteria.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified