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Surgical wound healing by secondary intention (SWHSI) - COS study

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Researchers at Hull York Medical School are looking for people over 18 years old who have experienced a surgical wound that is left to heal without closing it with stitches or staples for medical reasons. This is called surgical wound healing by secondary intention (SWHSI). Such wounds are common after operations involving the bowel and digestive system.

People who have lived with this kind of wound have reported that the healing process from a SWHSI can be frustrating, costly and difficult to manage.

The researchers will be asking participants to complete a survey to rate which SWHSI outcomes are the most important to measure in future SWHSI research.

In addition to the researchers looking for participants with direct experience of a SWHSI, adult participants can include the following: 

  • Caring for someone else who has had a SWHSI
  • Providing support, treatment or management of SWHSIs as part of your job
  • Other direct experience of SWHSI

If you are interested in participating in this research, please complete the form below in this advert. 

By entering your details, you are not committing to take part, but you will be forwarded to the research study webpage for more information. You will have the opportunity to change your mind at any time.

This study is NOT organised by Crohn's & Colitis UK and, therefore, we cannot take responsibility for your involvement in the research.

Opportunity posted 16 October 2026

The best quality research happens when people with Crohn's and Colitis are involved, and you can make a difference at every stage of research.

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