Clinical trials
Suture clinical trials
Below are recruiting suture clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 131 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07244276Recruiting
Comparing stitches for pterygium surgery
This trial tests a new way of stitching the eye after pterygium removal to see if it works better than the usual method. If you have a pterygium that needs surgery, this study might be for you.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 30–70 - NCT07639372Recruiting
Fast vs. slow-dissolving stitches for large surgical wounds
This study compares two types of stitches that dissolve at different speeds in people having skin surgery with larger cuts. Researchers want to see which type heals better and causes less tension on the wound.
Lanzhou, GansuAges Any age - NCT07498361Recruiting
Comparing absorbable stitches in wisdom tooth removal
This trial compares two types of dissolving stitches (sutures) used after wisdom tooth surgery to see which works better. It may help your mouth heal faster with fewer problems.
Padua, PaduaAges 18 years+ - NCT07190638Recruiting
Comparing two kidney surgery stitching methods
This trial tests two different ways to stitch the kidney after removing a tumor. It aims to see which method works better for patients with kidney cancer who need partial kidney removal.
Salvador, Estado de BahiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06288009Recruiting
Comparing two types of stitches for skin surgery on head or neck
This study compares two different ways of stitching up surgical cuts on the head or neck to see which method leads to better healing and fewer complications. If you are having skin surgery on your head or neck and the cut will be closed directly, this trial might be a fit for you.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06695793Recruiting
Comparing stitches for uterine closure after c-section
This study compares three different ways of stitching the uterus closed after a planned c-section. The goal is to see which method helps the uterus heal best.
CairoAges 18–35 - NCT07413796Recruiting
Comparing skin closure methods in brain tumor surgery
This study compares two ways to close the skin after brain tumor surgery: a continuous stitch under the skin versus separate stitches through the skin. The goal is to see which method leads to better healing and appearance.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT07655349Recruiting
Comparing two ways to attach gum grafts after surgery
This study tests if using small titanium tacks to hold a gum graft in place causes less pain than the usual stitches. It might help people who need more attached gum around their teeth.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT07289412Recruiting
Meniscus repair study with or without ligament surgery
This study looks at how well meniscus repairs (using the all-inside technique) work over time, both when done alone and when combined with ligament reconstruction. It may help you understand the success of this surgery for your knee.
BolognaAges 12–65 - NCT07386366Recruiting
Testing triclosan-coated stitches for wisdom tooth surgery healing
This trial compares how well wounds heal after removing impacted wisdom teeth using stitches coated with triclosan (a germ-fighting agent) versus regular stitches. It aims to see if coated stitches reduce bacteria and improve healing.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18–35 - NCT06674187Recruiting
Comparing stoma hernia prevention in colostomy surgery
This trial tests whether sewing the belly lining in a special way during colostomy surgery can lower the chance of a hernia near the stoma. It may help you if you need a colostomy and are in generally good health.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06063577Recruiting
A study to see if a special stitch can prevent hernia after belly surgery
This trial tests whether using a special type of suture (called Stratafix Symmetric) during surgery can help prevent an incisional hernia from forming after abdominal or gastrointestinal cancer surgery. If you are having certain types of major abdominal surgery, this study might be an option for you at the West Michigan Cancer Center.
Kalamazoo, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05408117Recruiting
Compare suture types to reduce skin color changes after surgery
This study looks at whether different types of stitches (sutures) can lower the chance of pigment changes—skin color looking lighter or darker—after dermatology surgery. It may help patients who want to reduce the risk of visible skin color changes as their wound heals.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07318493Recruiting
Antiseptic-coated sutures to lower pancreatic fistula risk
This trial tests if using antiseptic-coated stitches during pancreatic surgery can reduce the chance of a pancreatic leak (fistula) afterward. If you are scheduled for a Whipple procedure (pancreatoduodenectomy), this study may help improve your recovery.
Akron, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06837870Enrolling by invitation
Closing the access site after leadless pacemaker implant
This trial compares two ways to close the access site after placing a leadless pacemaker—one uses a special device, the other a stitch. It aims to see which method is safer and works better.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04643106Recruiting
Compare two ways to stop bleeding during ovarian cyst removal
This trial compares two methods used during laparoscopic (small-robot/pinch-incision) ovarian cyst surgery to see which stops bleeding better and better protects future fertility. You may be eligible if you’re having surgery for ovarian endometriosis and meet hormone and pregnancy-related requirements.
Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 19–45 - NCT06415032Recruiting
Quilting sutures after mastectomy to improve recovery
This study tests whether using special stitches (quilting sutures) during mastectomy helps reduce fluid buildup or other complications after surgery. It is for people having one breast removed without immediate reconstruction.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT06691750Recruiting
Barbed Suture Study for Cesarean Wound Healing
This trial tests if a special type of stitch (barbed suture) used to repair the uterus during cesarean section can reduce the chance of developing a small pocket or gap in the uterine scar, called isthmocele. If you are having a planned or emergency c-section at Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, you may be able to join.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06845735Recruiting
Comparing two types of stitches for hip surgery closure
This trial compares two types of stitches (absorbable vs. non-absorbable) used to close the hip capsule during hip arthroscopy, to see if one leads to better recovery. If you need hip arthroscopy for a hip problem, you may be able to join.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06990425Recruiting
Comparing two stitch types for groin incisions in vascular surgery
This trial tests if one type of stitch (PDS) is better than another (Vicryl) for closing groin incisions after planned vascular surgery. If you're having elective groin surgery, you may be able to help doctors learn which stitch leads to fewer problems.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07148492Recruiting
Stitch to prevent reflux after gastric bypass
This trial tests adding an antireflux stitch to a type of gastric bypass surgery to see if it helps reduce acid reflux. It may help patients who are already scheduled for this surgery.
Peshawar, KhyberpukhtunkhwaAges Any age - NCT07615517Recruiting
Comparing wound-closure methods for abdominal surgery
This trial compares two ways of closing the layer under your skin after abdominal surgery to see which leads to better healing and fewer complications. You'll be randomly assigned to either have this inner layer stitched or left unstitched.
Augsburg, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06201377Enrolling by invitation
Early healing after periodontal surgery
This trial looks at how well gum surgery incisions heal in the first days and weeks after the procedure. It may help people with gum disease who need surgery to control their condition.
Leioa, BiscayAges 18 years+ - NCT06998641Recruiting
Chitosan gauze for bleeding tears after childbirth
This trial tests whether a special gauze made with chitosan (a natural substance that helps blood clot) can stop bleeding from minor tears after childbirth without needing stitches. It may offer a simpler, gentler option for women with small tears.
IstanbulAges 18–48
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for suture?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 131 recruiting suture studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a suture trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a suture trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.