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NCT Number: NCT00273715

Study of Sutures Versus Staples for Skin Closure After Surgical Procedures of Hip

Skin closure either by sutures or staples is required after any surgical procedure of the hip.

The purpose of this study is to compare the amount of drainage between patients who have had either staples or sutures placed for skin closure.

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Key information

Conditions

Surgery

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center

Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States

About this study

Skin closure either by sutures or staples is required after any surgical procedure of the hip.

The purpose of this study is to compare the amount of drainage between patients who have had either staples or sutures placed for skin closure.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • The patient must be 18 years of age or greater
  • The patient must need an operative procedure of hip

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who are unable to undergo surgery.
  • Patients who have a history of clotting or bleeding abnormalities.
  • Patients who have arthroscopic hip surgery.
  • Patients who have infections.

Treatment and study plan

Surgical wound closure techniques

Procedure

Subjects will be randomized to either receive sutures or staples during the surical procedure to close the incision

Surgical wound closure techniques (Comparator)

Procedure

Subjects will be randomized to either receive sutures or staples during the surical procedure to close the incision

Primary outcomes

  1. Amount of drainage from skin closure site

    Time frame: up to 5 days following surgery

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Kentucky

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Comparative Randomized Efficacy Study of Sutures Versus Staples in Hip Surgical Procedures

Important dates

Study start
2005
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Jan 9, 2006
Registry last updated
Jul 31, 2013

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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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