PROV-MESH: Prophylactic Ovarian Cancer MESH (NCT07676370) | Clinical Trial Compass
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PROV-MESH: Prophylactic Ovarian Cancer MESH
Spain152 participantsStarted 2026-01-01
Plain-language summary
Incisional hernia is a common complication after midline laparotomy and may significantly impact quality of life, morbidity, and healthcare costs. Patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer are considered at increased risk due to extensive surgical procedures, nutritional status, and exposure to systemic treatments.
This prospective randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate whether prophylactic mesh placement during abdominal wall closure reduces the incidence of incisional hernia compared with conventional fascial closure in women undergoing cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer through a midline laparotomy. To control for the potential effect of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) on surgical site infection, participants will also be randomized to receive NPWT or standard wound dressing, resulting in four treatment arms.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female patients diagnosed with ovarian carcinoma.
* Undergoing primary cytoreductive surgery, interval cytoreductive surgery, or delayed cytoreductive surgery after six cycles of chemotherapy.
* Surgical procedure performed through a midline laparotomy.
* Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Surgery for recurrent ovarian cancer (secondary, tertiary, or subsequent cytoreductions).
* Minimally invasive surgical approach.
* Planned secondary cytoreductive surgery during the 24-month follow-up period.
* Inability or unwillingness to comply with follow-up requirements.
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?
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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.