NoPro - Norwegian Hernia Prophylaxis Study

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Incisional Hernia After Midline Laparotomy Quality of Life (QOL) Burst Abdomen Surgical Site Infections
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
150 (estimated)
Sponsor
Sykehuset Innlandet HF · Other
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About This Trial

A multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing midline laparotomy closures using the small-bite suture technique alone to those using the small-bite suture technique with an additional onlay prophylactic polypropylene mesh. The primary endpoint is the incidence of incisional hernias in both groups after one year.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Surgery predominantly done my midline laparotomy * Age 18 years old or older * Written consent by patient/family * Midline laparotomy with delayed closure * No exclusion criteria Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 years * Pregnancy * Previous abdominal midline hernia mesh re…
Contacts

Gjertrud H Kjostolfsen, MD

0047 90236405

gjertrud.hole.kjostolfsen@sykehuset-innlandet.no

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Jorunn Skattum, MD PhD

0047 90236680

jorunn.skattum@sykehuset-innlandet.no

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