Preventing hernias by strengthening abdominal incision wounds
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether adding extra reinforcement to the front abdominal incision during planned surgery can lower the chance of a future hernia. You may be eligible if you’re having a specific type of planned incision and meet safety and follow-up requirements.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You are having a planned open midline abdominal surgery with an incision at least 5 cm
- You can sign consent paperwork and agree to follow the study follow-up visits
- Your risk of developing a hernia is moderate or higher
- You must not have had a previous hernia repair
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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