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Taping for Umbilical Hernia
Sponsor: University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Summary
Umbilical hernias in infants are very common and in most cases disappear on their own by school age. If this does not happen, surgery may be necessary. Until then, the umbilical hernia is usually only observed and not treated. This approach is currently considered the medical standard. With this study, the investigators want to find out whether taping the umbilical hernia causes it to disappear more quickly. The investigators also want to know whether taping leads to less frequent protruding belly buttons (fewer "outies") and whether taping can cause a change in the quality of life of the parents. The investigatorsare therefore planning a study in which they will randomly divide patients into groups (observation versus taping) and examine the infants at 6 and 12 months of age. In addition to our physical examinations, the parents will each fill out a questionnaire about any stress they may be experiencing due to the umbilical hernia.
Official title: Taping for Umbilical Hernia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Month - 3 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
82
Start Date
2027-01-01
Completion Date
2030-06-30
Last Updated
2026-07-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Taping of the umbilical hernia
The study intervention is taping of the umbilical hernia. Patients parents of the treatment group shall be instructed by our physiotherapist on how to perform umbilical hernia taping. A parent information sheet on the standardized application of taping will be provided. Umbilical hernia taping involves reducing the prolapse beneath the level of the abdominal wall and applying multiple medical tapes to apply long-lasting and light pressure on the umbilicus as to prevent the hernia from protruding.
Locations (1)
University Children's Hospital of Zurich
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland