Which mesh wins? new study tests infection risk in hernia surgery
NCT ID NCT06644612
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two types of mesh (light vs heavy) used in abdominal hernia repair to see which leads to fewer surgical site infections. 106 patients took part, and researchers also measured post-surgery pain. The goal is to help surgeons choose the better mesh for future operations.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- polypropylene mesh (light-weight vs heavy-weight)
- What this could lead to
- If one mesh type clearly causes fewer infections, surgeons may adopt it to improve recovery for hernia patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 106 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Also, the trial is already completed, so no new data is coming.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lady Reading Hospital, Pakistan
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25000, Pakistan
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