Comparing two types of sutures for closing emergency abdominal surgeries
Official title: Influence of Suture Type on Emergency Midline Laparotomy Closure
Run by Hospital San Juan de Dios Tenerife · NCT06865807 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether two different types of stitches used to close emergency stomach surgeries work better than each other for patients over 18.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hospital San Juan de Dios Tenerife Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 10, 2025 |
| Main results expected | February 10, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 10, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 11, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06865807 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who require emergency midline laparotomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years old or those who have previously undergone midline laparotomy will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of two different types of slowly absorbable sutures, PDS® and Monomax®, on the closure of emergency midline laparotomies. The aim is to determine if there are significant differences in outcomes between these two suture types, which are currently used interchangeably based on surgeon preference. Patients over 18 years old undergoing this type of surgery will be included, while those with prior midline surgeries will be excluded. The findings could help establish clearer guidelines for suture selection in emergency situations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced complications for patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgeries.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on the specific comparison of these two sutures, similar studies on suture types in surgical closures have shown varying degrees of success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * \>18 years old, patients undergoing emergency midline laparotomy by the General Surgery Department. Exclusion Criteria: * \<18 years old, previous midline laparotomy
Where it's running
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University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.