Clinical trials: Suture Techniques
Wound Closure Technique
A Comparison of Polyglactin 910 and Chromic Gut Suture in the Closure of Punch Biopsy Sites
Some Dermatologists prefer absorbable suture to non-absorbable suture in the closure of punch biopsy sites. The reason these are often preferred is because patients do not have to pay for another visit to get the suture material…
- Trial name
- NCT01722994
- Testing
- Polyglactin 910 sterile synthetic absorbable suture (Ethicon), Chromic Gut Sterile absorbable Suture (Ethicon)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Skin Injury
Evaluation of a Novel Sutureless Drain Securement Device
The purpose of this study is to evaluate an investigational sutureless drain securement device (K-Lock) and compare this device to standard drain securement.
- Trial name
- NCT05251753
- Testing
- K-Lock
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Cesarean Section Complications
Short Term Comparison of Two Different Techniques of Uterine Cesarean Incision Closure
Cesarean section (C/S) is an operation most commonly performed in Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics. Complications related with incomplete healing of Kerr uterine incision after C/S (adhesions, separation (dehiscence)…
- Trial name
- NCT01287611
- Testing
- Purse string closure technique, Continuously locked closure technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
Nasal Obstruction
Comparison of a Septal Stapler to Suture Closure in Nasal Septoplasty
The primary objective of this study is to determine if there is a time savings in the operating room by using a septal stapler instead of suture in closure of primary septoplasty.
- Trial name
- NCT01541839
- Testing
- Septal Stapler
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Brow Ptosis, Surgical Wound
An Analysis of Dermabond vs. Non-Absorbable Sutures in Skin Closure for Brow Ptosis Procedures
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare Dermabond with non-absorbable sutures in skin closure after brow ptosis surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: if Dermabond provides equivalent wound healing compared to…
- Trial name
- NCT05981443
- Testing
- Dermabond, Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Cody Blanchard
Bicep Tendinitis, Biceps; Tenosynovitis
A Prospective Study Comparing Suture Anchor and Soft Tissue Pectoralis Major Tendon Techniques for Biceps Tenodesis
This is a prospective randomized controlled trial comparing two common techniques of long head of biceps tendon tenodesis in shoulder surgery. Numerous techniques of biceps tenodesis currently exist and are commonly performed.
- Conditions
- Bicep Tendinitis, Biceps; Tenosynovitis, Biceps Tendon Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03529162
- Testing
- Long head of Biceps Tenodesis
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter
Suture Closure AFtEr VEIN Access for Cardiac Procedures (SAFE-VEIN) Trial
Primary objective: To compare the safety and efficacy of closure strategies post venous access procedures. Hypothesis: We anticipate that the use of a venous closure device will decrease the time to hemostasis (TTH), time to…
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Heart Block, Pulmonary Embolism and Thrombosis
- Trial name
- SAFE-VEIN (NCT04632641)
- Testing
- Perclose ProGlide Suture-Mediated Closure System (SMC) - LARGE-BORE PROCEDURES, Figure 8 Suture - LARGE-BORE PROCEDURES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Children, Lacerations
Pain and Anxiety Management With Oral Narcotic for Pediatric Suture Repair
The purpose of this study is: To determine whether oral narcotic medication versus placebo improves the pain and anxiety scores for pediatric patients requiring laceration repair in the pediatric emergency department and…
- Conditions
- Children, Lacerations, Procedures, Child
- Trial name
- NCT01053637
- Testing
- hydrocodone/acetaminophen, Sugar water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Absorbable Suture Versus Tissue Glue to Repair Defects Following Mohs Surgery
The purpose of the study is to look at which nonpermanent superficial closure method, cyanoacrylate tissue glue or fast absorbing gut suture, leads to a better cosmetic and functional outcome in repairs of facial wounds after…
- Trial name
- NCT01298167
- Testing
- Cyanoacrylate tissue glue versus Fast absorbing gut
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Labor; Prolonged, Second Stage, Episiotomy Wound
The Impact of Different Skin Suture Methods in Episiotomy Repair on Healing and Pain
Episiotomy is the intentional incision of the perineum during vaginal birth in order to accelerate the active phase of labor. This study aimed to compare various skin closure techniques in episiotomy repair.
- Trial name
- NCT06379048
- Testing
- Mattress Suturing, Primary Suturing, Continuous Subcutaneous Suturing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
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.
Cesarean Section; Complications, Placenta Previa
Long Term Comparison of Two Different Techniques of Uterine Cesarean Incision Closure
Cesarean section (C/S) is an operation most commonly performed in Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics. Complications related with incomplete healing of Kerr uterine incision after C/S (adhesions, separation (dehiscence)…
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section; Complications, Placenta Previa, Placenta Accreta
- Trial name
- NCT01289262
- Testing
- Purse string closure technique, Continuously locked closure technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage, Subdural
Study to Evaluate Safety & Effectiveness of Spinal Sealant
To evaluate a spinal sealant as an adjunct to sutured dural repair compared to standard of care techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT00444067
- Testing
- Spinal Sealant, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Regional Anesthesia, Sciatic Nerve Block
Comparing Through-the-Needle With Suture-Method Catheter Designs for Popliteal Nerve Blocks
Following painful surgical procedures, postoperative analgesia is often provided with a single-injection peripheral nerve block.
- Trial name
- NCT03442036
- Testing
- Suture-Method Technique, Through-the-Needle Technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Macromastia
Study of Prineo (Dermabond Protape) Versus Sutures in Breast Procedures
This is a prospective, controlled, randomized, multi-center clinical study of up to 80 patients with full thickness surgical incisions associated with bi-lateral breast procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT00558246
- Testing
- Dermabond Protape (Prineo), Suture
- Where
- 5 sites in Belgium, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon, Inc.
Spinal Procedure Requiring Dura Incision
Study to Evaluate Safety and Effectiveness of Spinal Sealant
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Spinal Sealant as an adjunct to sutured dural repair compared with standard of care methods (control) to obtain watertight dural closure in patients undergoing spinal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00594035
- Testing
- Spinal Sealant System, Standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Intraocular Lens Dislocation
Late Dislocation of Intraocular Lens (IOL) Following Cataract Surgery: an Evaluation of Two Different Surgical Methods
A prospective randomized study on patients with late in the bag intraocular lens (IOL) dislocation, after cataract surgery. To obtain normal visual function, these patients needs surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01784926
- Testing
- Intraocular lens repositioning by scleral suturing, Intraocular lens exchange with retropupillary iris-claw lens
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Conditions in T74.31 or T76.31
The Nasal Changes Affected by Different Alar Base Suture Techniques After Maxillary LeFort I Osteotomy
study hypothesis 1. The aim of this study: How can the investigators predict and control the nasal changes after maxillary LeFort I osteotomy with 2 different alar base suture techniques ? 2.
- Trial name
- NCT01473745
- Testing
- conventional alar base cinch, modified alar base cinch
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital