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Ultrasound Assessment of Ventral Hernia Defects

Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania

About this trial

Last updated 5 years ago

Study ID

823896

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

No

Accepting

18-75 Years
20 to 70 Years
All
All

Trial Timing

Ended 8 years ago

What is this trial about?

Quantitative radiographic imaging holds promise as a novel and innovative strategy to assess ventral hernia patients. Assessing abdominal wall changes surrounding ventral hernia using shear wave velocity values measured with ultrasound will identify features of the abdominal wall that differ between healthy volunteers and subjects scheduled to have ventral hernia repair. Through the use of ultrasound including shear wave velocity measurements, the abdominal wall of 25 subjects scheduled to have ventral hernia repair will be compared to those of 35 healthy volunteers. The ultrasound measurements will elucidate if ventral hernia affects abdominal wall elasticity and effect surgical outcomes.

What are the participation requirements?

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

- male or female between 20-70 years of age

- healthy volunteer or seeking elective ventral hernia repair

No

Exclusion Criteria

- pregnant women

Locations

Location

Status