New wound closure method tested in High-Risk surgery patients
NCT ID NCT03861065
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at a new way to close surgical wounds in women at high risk for complications after gynecologic abdominal surgery. Instead of leaving the wound partially open to heal, the new method closes it partially right after surgery and fully closes it a few days later. The study aimed to see if this approach leads to fewer infections and better healing, but it was stopped early with only 8 participants.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Tertiary wound closure procedure
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a better way to close surgical wounds that lowers infection risk and improves healing.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early with only 8 participants, so results are very limited and may not apply to others.
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Locations
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Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States