Purse String Versus Conventional Wound Closure Techniques in Children Undergoing Stoma Reversal (NCT07335835) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Purse String Versus Conventional Wound Closure Techniques in Children Undergoing Stoma Reversal
50 participantsStarted 2026-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial compares purse-string versus conventional linear skin closure techniques in children undergoing stoma reversal surgery. The primary aim is to assess surgical site infection rates within 30 days and scar cosmesis at 3 months using the Manchester Scar Scale. Fifty patients (25 per group) will be randomized at Assiut University Pediatric Surgery Department to determine if purse-string closure reduces infections and improves scarring.
Who can participate
Age range
0 Months – 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:
* Children aged 1 month to 18 years undergoing stoma reversal after informed consent obtained from parents.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with divided stomas .
* Patients who will lost to follow-up.
* Patients who will develop anastomotic leakage, organ/space SSI.
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.
1This trial is comparing two wound closure methods after stoma reversal surgery in children — can you explain what a purse-string suture is versus a conventional wound closure, and which approach you currently use for my child's procedure?
2Since this trial is focused on measuring surgical site infection rates after stoma reversal, how common are wound infections after this surgery in general, and how might participating in this study affect my child's risk compared to just having the standard procedure at your hospital?
3The trial isn't recruiting yet — do you know when it's expected to open, and would it make sense to time my child's stoma reversal around that, or is waiting not in their best medical interest?
4This trial is listed as Phase NA, which means it's a surgical technique comparison rather than a drug trial — does that change the nature of the risks my child would face compared to whatever you'd do outside the study, or is the surgery itself essentially the same either way?
5If my child doesn't end up being part of this trial, which wound closure method would you recommend for them and why, and is there good existing evidence favoring one approach over the other in pediatric stoma reversals?
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.