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A Study to compare continuous and interrupted suturing for closing rectus sheath in exploratory laparotomy surgeries.

A Randomised controlled study of comparison between continuous and interrupted suturing for rectus sheath closure in exploratory laparotomy - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/06/088420
Enrollment
68
Registered
2025-06-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-06-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Interuppted suturing: 1 Prolene suture used for interruped suturing of rectus sheath closure Control Intervention1: Continuous suturing: 1 Prolene suture used for continuous suturing of

Sponsors

SRM medical college
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients presenting in emergency surgery ward planned for exploratory laparotomy through midline incision where included in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with previous abdominal surgery with midline incision scar Patients with increased intra-abdominal pressure intraoperatively

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the intra-operative and postoperative outcome of continuous and interrupted suturing for rectus sheath closure in exploratory laparotomyTimepoint: 4 weeeks and 8 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the mean closure time of rectus sheath with continuous & interrupted suturing of rectus sheath closure in exploratory laparotomyTimepoint: 4 weeks & 8 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Akash A

SRM Medical college , Potheri

drlaksh31@gmail.com603203

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026