New collagen mesh shows promise for High-Risk hernia repairs

NCT ID NCT07360691

First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tested a special mesh made from high-purity collagen for hernia repair in 30 patients at high risk of complications, such as those with diabetes or infections. The mesh is designed to be absorbed by the body and help tissue heal naturally. Researchers tracked safety and wound healing for 8 weeks after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences

    Mandya, Karnataka, 571448, India

What this could mean

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

Active substance

High-Purity Type I Collagen Mesh (Surgicoll-Mesh®)

What this could lead to

If successful, this collagen mesh could offer a safer option for hernia repair in patients at high risk of complications, reducing infection and other issues.

What could go wrong

This was a small, early study with only 30 participants and no comparison group. The mesh is resorbable and may not provide long-term strength for larger hernias.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hernia Hernia, Abdominal Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Ventral hiatus hernia Incisional Hernia Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Type IV Pain, Postoperative Postoperative Complications Surgical Wound Infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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