A stitch in time: could a simple suture change cut colostomy hernia risk in half?
NCT ID NCT06674187
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Parastomal hernia is a common and troublesome complication after colostomy surgery, affecting up to half of patients. This trial tests whether a modified stitching technique, called mesenteric molding suturing, can better support the stoma and reduce hernia formation compared to the standard approach. About 234 adults undergoing colostomy will be randomly assigned to one of the two techniques and followed for a year. The goal is to see if this simple change during surgery can make a meaningful difference in patients' long-term outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a surgical technique called mesenteric molding suturing
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple change in surgical technique could become a standard way to prevent parastomal hernia, reducing pain and repeat surgeries for many patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial, and the technique may not work for all patients or may have unforeseen complications. Results need confirmation in larger, broader studies.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
RECRUITINGNanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
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