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Stitch showdown: which suture prevents hernia best?

NCT ID NCT07280975

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Lady Reading Hospital, Pakistan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two common stitch materials—absorbable Vicryl and non-absorbable Prolene—for closing the abdominal wall after surgery. Researchers will track 156 patients in Pakistan for 6 months to see which suture leads to fewer hernias, infections, and less pain. The goal is to provide clear guidance for surgeons on the best choice.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) suture and Polypropylene (Prolene) suture
What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, it could show which suture material is better at preventing complications like hernia and infection after abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (156 people) in one country, so results may not apply everywhere. The study hasn't started yet, and outcomes may not be conclusive.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Incisional Hernia Postoperative Complications Surgical Wound Infection

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ABDOMINAL SURGERY CHRONIC PAIN INCISIONAL HERNIA RECTUS SHEATH CLOSURE SURGICAL SITE INFECTION (SSI) WOUND DEHISCENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lady Reading Hospital, Department of General Surgery

    Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25000, Pakistan

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