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Could a special mesh stop hernias after colostomy?

NCT ID NCT02121743

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial investigates whether placing a biological mesh (Strattice) during colostomy creation can prevent parastomal hernia, a common complication. About 81 adults undergoing colorectal surgery with a terminal colostomy will be randomly assigned to receive the mesh or standard care. The study tracks hernia occurrence, pain, and surgical complications over two years.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Strattice (biological mesh)
What this could lead to
If effective, this mesh could become a standard way to prevent parastomal hernia after colostomy, reducing the need for additional surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small study (81 participants) and results may not apply to all patients. The mesh could cause infection or other complications.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

81 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2014

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient requiring a colorectal surgery with a terminal colostomy * Elective or emergency surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Has collagen-vascular, connective tissue, or uncorrectable bleeding disorders as determined clinically by the PI. * Has any disease, including uncontrolled diabetes, which is clinically known to impact wound healing ability. * Has an autoimmune disease, an immune deficiency, or is on immune suppression drugs * Is pregnant, or lactating. * Allergic to any porcine or collagen products. * survival \< 6 months

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Amiens Universitary Hospital

    Amiens, France

  • Amiens university hospital

    Amiens, France

  • Beauvais hospital

    Beauvais, France

  • Caen hospital

    Caen, France

  • Charles Nicolle Hospital

    Rouen, France

  • Claude Huriet Hospital

    Lille, France

  • Lariboisiere Hospital

    Paris, France

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