Stitch showdown: which suture prevents hernias best?

NCT ID NCT07280975

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study compares two common stitch materials used to close the belly wall after abdominal surgery. 156 adults in Pakistan will receive either absorbable or non-absorbable stitches. The goal is to see which type leads to fewer hernias, infections, and less long-term pain over 6 months.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Lady Reading Hospital, Department of General Surgery

    Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25000, Pakistan

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