Stitches vs mesh: which is better for hernia repair?

NCT ID NCT05599750

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Clayton Petro Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two surgical methods for fixing incisional hernias (2-6 cm wide): using stitches alone or using mesh. The goal is to see if stitches work just as well as mesh for quality of life one year after surgery. About 154 adults who have had a prior hernia repair without mesh will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Incisional hernia repair (surgery)
What this could lead to: If suture repair works as well as mesh, patients could avoid the risks and costs of mesh implants while still getting good results.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (154 people) comparing two surgical techniques. Results may not apply to larger hernias or emergency cases, and suture repair might not hold up as well over time.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Incisional Hernia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INCISIONAL HERNIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
RECRUITING

Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
Northwestern
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
University of Florida
RECRUITING

Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States
Vanderbilt University
RECRUITING

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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