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Compares treatment options for Colorectal Cancer
Official title Comparing Polypropylene Mesh and "Small Bites" Technique in Emergency Colorectal Surgery's Midline Laparotomy Closure. Study for Incisional Hernia Prevention.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06220058
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The 2023 World Journal of Emergency Surgery guidelines couldn't provide a recommendation for emergency abdominal wall closure due to insufficient consensus (\>80% required). Available evidence, predominantly retrospective and heterogeneous, lacks differentiation between urgent and elective colorectal surgeries.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients diagnosed with colorectal pathology requiring urgent surgical treatment via midline laparotomy.
- Patients undergoing urgent laparoscopic surgery but necessitating conversion to midline laparotomy.
- Urgent surgical intervention required at the level of the colon and/or rectum, even in the presence of other abdominal pathologies.
- Age over 18 years.
- Signed informed consent (IC) from the patient and the investigator.
You likely can't join if
- Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) according to the GOLD classification or decompensated COPD.
- BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2.
- Re-laparotomies.
- Patients with psychiatric illnesses, addictions, or any disorder hindering the understanding of the Informed Consent.
- Inability to read or comprehend any of the languages in the Informed Consent (Catalan, Spanish).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Girona, Catalonia, Spain
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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