Stitches or mesh? new study aims to find best fix for incisional hernias
NCT ID NCT05599750
First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study compares two ways to repair incisional hernias (bulges at a past surgery scar): using stitches alone or a mesh patch. About 154 adults with small-to-medium hernias will take part. The main goal is to see if stitches work just as well as mesh for quality of life one year after surgery.
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Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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Northwestern
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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University of Florida
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32611, United States
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Vanderbilt University
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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