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Prevention of Incisional Hernia With Biosynthetic Mesh at the Site of Temporary Ileostomy Closure (PRINCESS)

Prevention of Incisional Hernia With Biosynthetic Mesh at the Site of Temporary Ileostomy Closure

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05400083
Acronym
PRINCESS
Enrollment
203
Registered
2022-06-01
Start date
2021-05-17
Completion date
2024-05-31
Last updated
2022-06-03

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

Conditions

Incisional Hernia

Brief summary

Prophylactic mesh reinforcement of the abdominal wall at the site of temporary ileostomy closure is effective in preventing postoperative incisional hernia. This prospective, multicenter, observational study will evaluate performance of Phasix biosynthetic mesh when used to reinforce fascial closure .

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Federico II University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

* Subjects will be informed about the study, and will have read; understood and signed the informed consent * Subjects of either gender that are at least the age of 18 years * Subjects will be undergoing ileostomy reversal with retromuscular placement technique of the Phasix biosynthetic mesh reinforcement

Exclusion criteria

* Subjects who, in the surgeon's opinion, would have a difficult time comprehending or complying with the requirements of the study * Subjects with parastomal hernia or midline incisional hernia * Subjects who required midline laparotomy during ileostomy reversal

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Incisional hernia rateat 24 monthsCT scan or Ultrasound as imaging to detect incisional hernia

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Early and Long-term Complication Ratesafter surgery to 24 monthsClavien-Dindo classification
Postoperative painafter surgery to 24 monthsVisual analogue scales (VAS) Range: 1-100. Higher score correlates with more pain
Quality of life by Carolinas Comfort Scale (CCS) and Euro-Qol 5D-5L questionnairesafter surgery to 24 monthsCCS - Range: 0-115. Higher score correlates with worse outcome
Budget Impact Analysisafter surgery to 24 monthsHealthcare Cost Analysis including direct costs (fixed and variable)

Countries

Italy

Contacts

Primary ContactUmberto Bracale, Prof
umbertobracale@gmail.com+390817462544

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026