Clinical trials: Wound Closure Techniques
Cesarean Section
Comparison Study of Wound Closure at Time of Cesarean Delivery: Dermabond Glue Versus Surgical Staples
Women who have a cesarean delivery have a surgical incision on their abdomen (belly). The usual way to close this opening is with metal surgical staples.
- Trial name
- NCT00524511
- Testing
- Surgical skin staples, Dermabond
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Open Abdomen, Fascial Closure
Vacuum Assisted Wound Closure (VAWC) and Mesh Mediated Fascial Traction
The purpose of this multicenter trial is to prospectively evaluate a novel combination of vacuum assisted wound closure (VAWC) and mesh mediated fascial traction for closure of open abdomens.
- Trial name
- NCT00494793
- Testing
- VAWC and mesh mediated fascial traction
- Where
- 5 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Skane University Hospital
Tonsillectomy, Children
Closure Method Study Following Tonsillectomy in Children
This is a children's study evaluating the effects of a tonsillectomy with tonsillar fossae closure compared to without closure of the operative wound.
- Trial name
- NCT00730340
- Testing
- Closure of the Tonsillar Fossa, Tonsillectomy with open fossa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Stoma Reversal Procedure
Comparison of Outcome of Purse-string Versus Conventional Linear Wound Closure Techniques in Patients Undergoing Stoma Reversal
To compare outcomes of purse-string skin closure and conventional linear skin closure techniques in patients undergoing stoma reversal
- Trial name
- NCT07605403
- Testing
- Purse-string wound closure, Conventional linear wound closure
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Children Hospital Faisalabad
Surgical Wound Closure Technique
Evaluation of Aesthetic Surgical Wound Closure by a Single Layer in Comparison With Traditional Multi-layer Closure
the study is comparing the results of aesthetic surgery wound closure by a single layer versus the traditional multi-layer closure as regards the wound healing time, local wound complications, and the scar formed.
- Trial name
- NCT05166681
- Testing
- surgical wound suturing
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abouqir General Hospital
Incisional Hernia, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Aneurysma Hernia Study - Incidence of Incisional Hernias After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Principles= Prevention of incision hernias by primary closure of mid line laparotomies with the best-evidenced suture techniques.
- Trial name
- АНЕУРИЗМА (NCT02012270)
- Testing
- PRINCIPLES technique, Conventional group
- Where
- 2 sites in Poland, Serbia
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Igor Koncar
Alveolar Ridge Preservation
Alveolar Ridge Preservation Procedures
Tooth loss is accompanied by different patterns of bone loss. Up to 50% loss of alveolar crestal bone width will likely occur 1 year after tooth loss, especially in the anterior maxilla.
- Trial name
- NCT05419778
- Testing
- Osteogen plug®, MInerOss®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee
Appendicitis, Surgical Wound Infection
Primary Versus Delayed Wound Closure in Complicated Appendectomy (The HIEDI-Yemen Trial)
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare primary wound closure (PC) versus delayed primary closure (DPC) after standardized wound decontamination using the High-Efficiency Incision and Drainage with Irrigation (HIEDI)…
- Conditions
- Appendicitis, Surgical Wound Infection, Postoperative Complications, Wound Healing
- Trial name
- HIEDI-Yemen (NCT07688109)
- Testing
- Primary Closure with HIEDI, Delayed Primary Closure with HIEDI
- Where
- 3 sites in Yemen
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Sana'a University
Colostomy
Pursestring Wound Closure vs "Gunsight" Skin Incision and Closure Technique to Reverse Stoma
The use of temporary stomas has been demonstrated to reduce septic complications after colorectal cancer surgery, especially in high-risk anastomosis; therefore, it is necessary to reduce the number of complications secondary to…
- Trial name
- GSICT1126 (NCT02053948)
- Testing
- Pursestring Wound Closure, Gunsight Skin Incision and Closure Technique
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Chao Yang Hospital
Bowel Cleansing Prior to Clinical Procedures, Colorectal Anastomosis
Oral Antibiotics vs. No Antibiotics in Pediatric Colorectal Surgery
This study aims to evaluate whether giving oral antibiotics before elective colorectal surgery can improve recovery and reduce complications in children.
- Trial name
- PEACO (NCT07713433)
- Testing
- oral antibiotics, No Oral Antibiotics
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Muhammad Zubair Shoukat
CSF Leak
The Paediatric EVICEL® Neuro Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of EVICEL® when used for suture-line sealing in dura-mater closure in elective or urgent paediatric cranial neurosurgery to provide intraoperative watertight…
- Trial name
- NCT02309645
- Testing
- EVICEL® Fibrin Sealant, Sutures Only
- Where
- 7 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon, Inc.
Complications of Surgical Procedures, Surgical Site Infection
Quick Skin Sealant in Closure of Surgical Wound After Laparoscopic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the short-term effect of sealant-assisted skin closure in prevention of surgical site infection after laparoscopic surgery.
- Conditions
- Complications of Surgical Procedures, Surgical Site Infection, Gastric Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02426762
- Testing
- Laparoscopic surgery, Skin sealant
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Cataract Surgery, Cataract (Post-operative Cataract Surgery Follow-up)
Subincisional Pockets for Sealing Clear Corneal Incisions in Cataract Surgery
The main goal of the sub-incisional pocket (SIP) is to provide a wound seal option during corneal surgery. This retrospective cohort study aims to report the efficacy and safety of SIP among eyes undergoing routine cornea surgery…
- Conditions
- Cataract Surgery, Cataract (Post-operative Cataract Surgery Follow-up), Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery, Wound Closure Technique
- Trial name
- SIPSIP (NCT07821203)
- Testing
- Sub-Incisional Pocket
- Where
- Philippines
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Philippine Eye Research Institute
Appendicitis
Appendicectomy Skin Closure Technique: Changing Paradigms (ASC)
To compare the results associated with two different skin closure techniques in open appendectomy. 200 patients were included after acute appendicitis diagnosis in emergency department.
- Trial name
- ASC (NCT02625987)
- Testing
- Continuous intradermic stitch, Separated stitches
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- María Valeria Jiménez Baez
Pain, Postoperative, Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
Comparison of Subcuticular Suture Versus Surgical Staples for Closure of Pfannenstiel Skin Incisions
This study compares methods of closure for Pfannenstiel incisions commonly used during gynecological and obstetrical surgery. Patients are assigned to closure by either surgical staples or a buried suture.
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Gynecologic Surgical Procedures, Obstetric Surgical Procedures
- Trial name
- NCT00186732
- Testing
- Subcuticular Suture, Surgical Staples
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 288 people
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Chronic Otitis Media, Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Comparison of Postoperative Outcomes of Interlay vs Underlay Graft in Tympanoplasty
Chronic otitis media is a long-term ear infection that may cause a hole in the eardrum, leading to repeated ear discharge and hearing loss.
- Conditions
- Chronic Otitis Media, Tympanic Membrane Perforation, Conductive Hearing Loss
- Trial name
- NCT07149480
- Testing
- Underlay Tympanoplasty, Interlay Tympanoplasty
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore
Gynecologic Cancers, Surgical Wound Closure Techniques
Effect of Skin Closure Techniques on Body Image in Women Undergoing Gynecologic Surgery
This randomized clinical trial investigates the impact of two different skin closure techniques on body image and mood in women undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancers.
- Conditions
- Gynecologic Cancers, Surgical Wound Closure Techniques, Body Image
- Trial name
- BISGO (NCT07327125)
- Testing
- Continuous Subcuticular Suture, Interrupted Skin Closure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Apexification, Apexogenesis
Comparison of Two Dental Techniques Used to Treat Teeth Which Have Become Infected or Painful Following Trauma
Children often damage their front teeth. In approximately 6% of cases, the nerve inside the affected tooth dies (becomes 'non-vital') and natural root development stops.
- Conditions
- Apexification, Apexogenesis, Pulp Necrosis, MTA
- Trial name
- NCT01817413
- Testing
- Mineral trioxide aggregate, Revascularisation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Liverpool
Purse-String Suture, Wound Closure Technique
Purse String Versus Conventional Wound Closure Techniques in Children Undergoing Stoma Reversal
This randomized controlled trial compares purse-string versus conventional linear skin closure techniques in children undergoing stoma reversal surgery.
- Conditions
- Purse-String Suture, Wound Closure Technique, Conventional Wound Closure, Stoma Reversal Procedure
- Trial name
- NCT07335835
- Testing
- Purse-string skin closure, Conventional linear skin closure
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Postoperative Wound Infection
Wick vs. No Wick: Does Method of Closure Affect Rate of Wound Infection?
Countless children undergo surgery annually for management of what clinicians consider to be a "dirty wound". One frequently encountered example is the ostomy reversal.
- Trial name
- NCT01691352
- Testing
- Wick dressing, No Wick
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta