Can a germ-fighting stitch slash surgery infections?
NCT ID NCT05966961
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of stitches used to close wounds after abdominal surgery. One stitch has a special coating that may help prevent bacteria from growing, while the other is a standard stitch. About 3,000 adults having emergency or planned abdominal surgery will take part. The goal is to see if the coated stitch leads to fewer surgical site infections.
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Hospital Clínico San Carlos
RECRUITINGMadrid, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
RECRUITINGSeville, Spain
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Hospital Universitario de Canarias
RECRUITINGSanta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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Pineta Grande Hospital
RECRUITINGNaples, Italy
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