The Efficacy and Security of the Small Stitch Technique in Emergency Surgery (NCT03765060) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Efficacy and Security of the Small Stitch Technique in Emergency Surgery
Spain105 participantsStarted 2018-10-01
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the abdominal closure technique in emergency surgery. Half of participants will be perform the classic Large Stitch technique, while the other half will undergo the Small Stitch technique.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Patients over 18 years of age and who provide informed consent to participate in the study.
. Patients requiring an urgent midline laparotomy with a minimum size of 8 cm.
Exclusion criteria
. Prior midline laparotomy.
. Patients with BMI\> 45 kg / m2
. Patients with ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists)\> IV.
. Patient with an advanced terminal illness with an expectation of life \<1 year.
. Patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm.
. Patients with coagulopathy: patient previously diagnosed with von Willebrand disease, hemophilia or Immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
. Immunosuppressed patient: HIV patients in the AIDS phase, chronic corticosteroid or immunosuppressive treatment.
. Patients with collagen pathology: patient previously diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, homocystinuria and scleroderma.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Efficacy of the small stitch technique defined by eventration rate
Timeframe: 1 year
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03765060
SponsorFundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla