Comparison of Outcome of Purse-string Versus Conventional Linear Wound Closure Techniques in Pati… (NCT07605403) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Outcome of Purse-string Versus Conventional Linear Wound Closure Techniques in Patients Undergoing Stoma Reversal
Pakistan108 participantsStarted 2026-06-15
Plain-language summary
To compare outcomes of purse-string skin closure and conventional linear skin closure techniques in patients undergoing stoma reversal
Who can participate
Age range
8 Months – 12 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 of both genders
* 8 months to 12 years
* Undergoing ileostomy or colostomy reversal will be include
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Patients with Re-current stoma prolapse
* Patients with Re-do stomas
* Patients with underlying chronic inflammatory and neoplastic conditions (Tuberculosis, Maligency
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 compares two ways of closing the skin after stoma reversal — a purse-string circular closure versus a straight-line closure — can you explain what each technique looks like and which one you currently use, so I understand what might be different if I joined this study?
2Since the trial is measuring surgical site infections and wound healing time as its main outcomes, does that mean there's still genuine uncertainty about which closure method leads to fewer complications, and how does that uncertainty affect your recommendation for my specific situation?
3The trial isn't recruiting yet — if I'm scheduled for a stoma reversal soon, is there a realistic chance this study would open in time for me, or should we plan around standard care now and revisit later?
4How does the closure technique used at my operation affect my day-to-day recovery at home, and is one method likely to need more wound dressing changes or follow-up visits than the other?
5Are there aspects of my health history — like my reason for having the stoma, my nutritional status, or any prior infections — that might make one closure technique safer for me regardless of what this trial is testing?
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.