Stitch showdown: which thread closes surgical wounds best?
NCT ID NCT07451990
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two different stitch materials, Vicryl and Prolene, used to close the belly wall after planned abdominal surgery. 152 adults were randomly assigned to receive one type of stitch. The goal was to see which material led to fewer wound infections or wound reopening within 30 days after surgery. The results help surgeons choose the best thread for safer healing.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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152 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 70 years * Patients undergoing elective midline laparotomy * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency laparotomy * Previous abdominal mesh placement * Immunocompromised patients * Pregnant women
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar
Peshawar, KPK, 25000, Pakistan
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