Emergency wound study aims to predict which stitches will fail

NCT ID NCT05510362

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Monastir Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 3,000 people who received stitches for traumatic wounds in an emergency department. Researchers track how the wounds heal and look for factors that lead to complications like infection or stitches coming apart. The goal is to identify what makes some wounds heal poorly so initial care can be improved.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors predict which wounds are at higher risk for complications and improve initial care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all emergency departments or wound types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury Superinfection

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WOUND HEAL

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Locations

Nouira

Monastir, Monastir Governorate, 5060, Tunisia

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