Which stitch heals best? spine surgery wound study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT04396613
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at three different ways to close surgical wounds after spine surgery. Researchers measured blood flow around the wound to see if one method was better. The study involved 50 adults with spinal stenosis who had back surgery at Mayo Clinic.
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 surgeons choose the best wound closure method to improve healing after spine surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or surgeries. It measures blood flow, not actual healing outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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