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NCT Number: NCT05163184

Physiologic Tension of the Abdominal Wall

Restoring the physiologic tension of the abdominal wall is a key concept in abdominal wall reconstruction. Yet little is known quantitatively about the normal tension of the abdominal wall. To better understand the ideal tension for abdominal wall reconstruction, the physiologic tension of the abdominal wall needs to be measured. This study aims to measure the tension of the abdominal wall during laparotomy closure.

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Key information

Conditions

Abdominal Wall Hernia Hernia Hernia, Abdominal Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients undergoing laparotomy
  • Patient able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of a ventral hernia
  • Patients unable to provide informed consent

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Abdominal wall tension at laparotomy

    Time frame: Tension measurements will be recorded immediately. No further data collection or patient follow-up will occur postoperatively.

    The tension necessary to bring the abdominal wall to the midline during laparotomy will be measured.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The Cleveland Clinic

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Dec 20, 2021
Registry last updated
Feb 1, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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