🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-08-13
A Pilot Study of Local Anesthesia for Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Older Adults (NCT04706026)
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 📋 Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to collect data about local versus general anesthesia for inguinal hernia repair in Veterans aged 60 years for planning a larger, multisite randomized clinical trial. Approximately 80 participants will be enrolled and can expect to be on study for 6 months.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, Texas
Age range: 60 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Open Inguinal Hernia Repair - Local Anesthesia (OTHER)
- Inguinal Hernia Repair - General Anesthesia (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, Texas
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, Texas
- University of Wisconsin — Madison, Wisconsin
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.