Stitch showdown: which suture keeps groin wounds safer?

NCT ID NCT06990425

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two different stitch materials (PDS and Vicryl) for closing groin incisions after planned vascular surgery. About 259 adults will be randomly assigned to one stitch type or the other. The goal is to see which material leads to fewer wound problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: suture material (PDS or Vicryl)
What this could lead to: If one suture material works better, it could reduce groin wound complications after vascular surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center trial comparing two common materials, so the difference may be small or not apply to other hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

vascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

VASCULAR DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cleveland Clinic
RECRUITING

Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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