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Stitch size showdown: can smaller stitches prevent wound problems after belly surgery?

NCT ID NCT07621926

Symptom relief Sponsor: Indus Hospital and Health Network Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using smaller stitches (5 mm apart) works better than larger stitches (10 mm apart) for closing the main belly wound after surgery. 88 adults who had midline belly surgery took part. The goal was to see if the small stitch technique lowers the chance of wound infection or the wound reopening. Participants were checked at 2 weeks and 1 month after surgery for any wound complications.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

88 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: . Age 18-80 years, either sex * Midline laparotomy (elective or emergency) * ASA class I-IV Exclusion Criteria: * Previous incisional hernia or midline incision * Contaminated surgery * ASA V-VI

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Locations

  • Indus Hospital and Health Network

    Karachi, 75510, Pakistan