Clinical trials: Surgical Wound Closure Techniques
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Hip
Wound Closure Materials and Techniques in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
This prospective randomized clinical study aims to evaluate the effects of different suture materials and wound closure techniques on wound healing, functional outcomes, and postoperative complications in patients undergoing…
- Trial name
- NCT07439575
- Testing
- Barbed Suture Wound Closure, Conventional Suture Wound Closure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Bahattin Kemah
Colorectal Cancer
Interrupted 'Figure-of-X' Versus Continuous Suturing Technique for Abdominal Wall Closure in Colorectal Laparotomies
This prospective randomized comparative study aims to evaluate whether interrupted figure-of-X fascial closure reduces the incidence of burst abdomen compared with continuous suturing in patients undergoing open colorectal…
- Trial name
- X-CLOSURE (NCT07585344)
- Testing
- Interrupted 'Figure-of-X' Suturing Technique, CONTINUOUS AMSS CLOSURE
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Islamabad Medical and Dental College
Isthmocele, Cesarean Scar Diverticula
Comparing Decidual Inclusion vs. Exclusion in Uterine Suture Techniques During Cesarean Section to Improve Scar Thickness and Reduce Isthmocele Risk in Primiparous Women
This study compares two ways of closing the uterus during cesarean delivery. In one group, the decidual layer near the uterine cavity is included in the suture. In the other group, this layer is left out.
- Trial name
- DISSUC (NCT07608874)
- Testing
- Single-Layered Non-Locked Closure with Decidual Inclusion, Single-Layered Non-Locked Closure with Decidual Sparing
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 374 people
- Sponsor
- Kantonsspital Baden
Surgical Wound, Upper Extremity Injury
Suture Closure Trial
Closure of surgical incisions in orthopedic procedures contributes to patient postoperative pain and risk of complication. As the focus on improving orthopedic surgery outcomes shifts to best practices in postoperative pain…
- Trial name
- NCT05261425
- Testing
- Monocryl buried, Nylon (FDA Approved) not buried
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Wound Infection
A Randomized Trial of Ostomy Closure Techniques
Stoma closure has been associated with a high rate of surgical site infection (SSI). The rate for SSI following stoma closure has been noted to be 7-41%; a rate that is higher than expected for a clean-contaminated operative…
- Trial name
- NCT01713452
- Testing
- Purse string closure, Primary closure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Insufficient Bone Volume Prior to Implant Surgery
The Tooth Collar Technique
The aim of this study is to evaluate wound healing after the application of the Tooth Collar Technique (TCT) for bone augmentation in the upper or lower jaw.
- Trial name
- TCTechnique (NCT07753525)
- Testing
- Tooth Collar Technique
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Wound Heal, Wound of Skin
Aesthetic Outcome of Complex Linear Closure vs Second Intention Healing: Below the Knee
The purpose of this study is to determine whether complex linear closure vs second intention healing for cutaneous wounds below the knee affects esthetic outcomes (primary outcome).
- Trial name
- NCT05074212
- Testing
- Factorial Assignment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Surgical Wound Infection
Comparison of Surgical Site Infection Rate Between Primary, Delayed Primary and Vacuum Assisted Closures.
The objective of the study is to compare infection rates between primary, delayed primary and vacuum assisted closures in contaminated and dirty/infected laparotomy wounds.
- Trial name
- NCT02649543
- Testing
- Primary Closure, Vacuum Assisted Closure, Delayed Primary Closure
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Eduardo Flores Villalba
Incision, Surgical
Orthopaedic Surgical Wound Closure Comparison Study
This study is trying to find out if there is one method of surgical incision closure is better than another. The three different wound closure methods in this study are currently used in standard of care.
- Trial name
- NCT05251064
- Testing
- Suture, Clozex, Zipline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Pilonidal Sinus Disorder
Factors Affecting Wound Dehiscence in Pilonidal Sinus Surgery (ORIPIS)
The goal of this multicenter, prospective, observational study is to investigate factors associated with wound dehiscence following pilonidal sinus surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07370714
- Testing
- No intervention (observational study)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Suture, Suture Dermatologic
Effect of Petrolatum Coating on Fast-absorbing Gut Suture
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of using petrolatum to coat gut suture. This coating is commonly performed to make the suture more easy to handle; however, it was unknown if it affects the absorption rate of the…
- Conditions
- Suture, Suture Dermatologic, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Suture Techniques
- Trial name
- NCT07127029
- Testing
- Petrolatum coating of fast-absorbing gut suture
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
Surgical Wound Dehiscence
Trial of Versajet Compared With Conventional Treatment in Acute and Chronic Wounds
It is increasingly recognised that the debridement of devitalised, bacterially contaminated or senescent tissue is an essential component of the effective treatment of delayed healing wounds.
- Trial name
- NCT01050673
- Testing
- VERSAJET, Scalpel or blade
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Surgical Site Infection (SSI), Ileostomy Closure
Linear Versus Purse String Skin Closure at Loop Ileostomy Reversal.
This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to compare two commonly used skin closure techniques-linear closure and purse-string closure-after loop ileostomy reversal surgery.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection (SSI), Ileostomy Closure, Surgical Technique Comparison
- Trial name
- NCT07573423
- Testing
- Linear Skin Closure, Purse-String Skin Closure
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 252 people
- Sponsor
- Hayat Abad Medical Complex, Peshawar
Incisional Hernia/Prevention and Control, Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
Comparison of Small-bite Versus Conventional Midline Fascial Closure in Abdominal Surgeries
This study investigates how different incision and fascial closure (suture) techniques used in abdominal surgery are associated with the development of incisional hernia, a common long-term complication after laparotomy.
- Trial name
- NCT07340918
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Surgical Wound
RESPECT Trial - (Rapid Extravascular Sealing Via PercutanEous Collagen ImplanT)
The objective of this trial is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Cardiva VASCADE™ Vascular Closure System (VCS) in sealing femoral arterial access sites.
- Trial name
- RESPECT (NCT01297322)
- Testing
- Manual compression, Cardiva VASCADE™ Vascular Closure System
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 420 people
- Sponsor
- Cardiva Medical, Inc.
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
Surgical Wound
Outcomes Comparing Different Methods of Skin Closure in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Surgery.
When patients undergo neck dissection surgeries, the current standard of care is to close the skin layer with either metal staples, which are removed a few days post-operatively, or with sutures, which can be absorbable or…
- Trial name
- NCT02936063
- Testing
- Surgical staples, Subcuticular sutures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Incision, Surgical, Suture, Complication
Small Bite Technique Versus Standardised Large Bites Technique in Closure of Midline Laparotomies.
In the attempt to gain quick and complete access to the abdominal regions with the least damage to the nerves and the vascular structures, surgeons use the median laparotomy more frequently.
- Conditions
- Incision, Surgical, Suture, Complication, Incisional Hernia
- Trial name
- SBT-CML (NCT04788875)
- Testing
- Small bite suturing Technique, Standardised Large Bites Technique
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Cardiovascular Disease, Surgical Site Infection
Innovative Sternal Closure Techniques: Evaluating STRATAFIX™ and DERMABOND™ for Reduced Complications in CABG Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new method of closing the breastbone after heart bypass surgery can improve healing and reduce complications in adults undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Surgical Site Infection, Superficial Sternal Wound Infection, Mediastinitis
- Trial name
- NCT07507409
- Testing
- Knotless Barbed Sutures, Mesh-based Topical Skin Adhesive
- Volunteers
- 401 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Suture Dermatologic, Surgery
Comparison of Cosmetic Outcomes of Straight Line and W-plasty Techniques for Linear Wound Closure
The purpose of this study is to compare the cosmetic outcome of traditional straight-line (SL) linear closure to that of W plasty (a type of geometric broken-line cutaneous closure technique) for closure of post-auricular wounds…
- Conditions
- Suture Dermatologic, Surgery, Cosmetic Outcome
- Trial name
- NCT05074199
- Testing
- W-plasty/Linear closure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis