A Study of Objective Measure of Recovery After Outpatient Surgery

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to use wearable monitoring devices to assess patient activity and sleep patterns before and after outpatient inguinal hernia surgery to determine when these parameters return to baseline.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Presenting for outpatient inguinal hernia repair without significant medical comorbidities
  • Consent to participating and willing to wear device for designated time period per protocol

 

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of chronic opioid use
  • Inability to speak English
  • Inability to give informed consent

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Karl Poterack, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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