Vacuum dressing may cut infections after stoma reversal
NCT ID NCT07258134
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a special vacuum dressing (negative pressure wound therapy) helps wounds heal better after stoma reversal surgery compared to letting them heal naturally. 72 adults were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. Researchers checked for infection and scar quality in the days and weeks after surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
negative pressure wound therapy (a vacuum dressing device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a better way to heal surgical wounds after stoma reversal, reducing infections and improving scar appearance.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is a procedure, not a drug, and benefits may be modest.
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Locations
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Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation
Karachi, Sindh, 74200, Pakistan