Clinical trials: Sutures
Cutaneous Wound
5-0 Prolene Versus 5-0 Fast Absorbing Gut
When using suture (stitches) to close wounds, surgeons can use suture that is absorbable or non-absorbable. Absorbable sutures naturally break down. Non-absorbable sutures need to be removed.
- Trial name
- NCT03303014
- Testing
- 5-0 Prolene, 5-0 Fast Absorbing Gut
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Cesarean Wound; Dehiscence
Skin Closures at Cesarean Delivery, Glue vs Subcuticular Sutures.
The optimal choice of skin closure at cesarean delivery has not yet been determined. This study will compare wound complications and scar healing following cesarean delivery between 2 methods of skin closure: glue (Dermabond®…
- Trial name
- NCT04371549
- Testing
- Glue (Dermabond®; Ethicon, Somerville, NJ)., Monocryl
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams Maternity Hospital
Snoring, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
TranQuill™ Sling Snoreplasty for Snoring and Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea:
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of TranQuillTM Sling (a suture or thread used in surgery that is knotless) in snoreplasty (surgery procedure) for the treatment of snoring and mild OSA in adult…
- Trial name
- NCT02364518
- Testing
- Snoreplasty
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Incarcerated Groin Hernia
Suture Repair vs Mesh Repair in the Treatment of Incarcerated Groin Hernia in Elderly Populations
Purpose: Tension-free hernia repair is the gold standard for groin hernia repair. However, there is no consensus on the optimal surgical treatment for incarcerated groin hernia in elderly populations, The aim of this study was to…
- Trial name
- NCT05966285
- Testing
- suture repair, mesh repair
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Edentulous Jaw, Missing Teeth
The Effect of a Suturing Technique on the Gingival Tissues Around Dental Implants
There is general agreement that a thick zone of the keratinized tissues around implants promotes accurate prosthetic procedures, permits oral hygiene maintenance, resists recession, and enables esthetic blending with surrounding…
- Conditions
- Edentulous Jaw, Missing Teeth, Gingival Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06496776
- Testing
- Choukroun's technique
- Where
- Syria
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Damascus University
Gingival Recession
Evaluation of Cyanoacrylate as an Alternative to Sutures in Free Gingival Graft Stabilization
Free gingival graft (FGG) is a widely used periodontal plastic surgery technique for treating gingival recession, increasing keratinized gingiva width, and enhancing peri-implant soft tissues.
- Trial name
- NCT06821984
- Testing
- FGG secured using cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive without sutures.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Bilateral
Neurological Outcomes Following Carpal Tunnel Wound-closure Techniques
single-centre randomised prospective trial will conducted at the University Hospital of Split in Croatia. The investigators plan to enrol 100 patients, randomly assigned to suture-based wound closure (n=50) or tissue…
- Trial name
- NCT05808855
- Testing
- two-component skin adhesive Glubran Tiss 2®, skin stitched with transcutaneous nylon suture
- Where
- 2 sites in Croatia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Split, School of Medicine
Vascular Closure Device, Femoral Arteriotomy Closure
Initial Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of the Novelrad Vascular Closure System (NVCS)
This study evaluates the initial safety and preliminary efficacy of the Novelrad Vascular Closure System (NVCS), a suture-mediated vascular closure system, in achieving post-procedure hemostasis in subjects undergoing…
- Conditions
- Vascular Closure Device, Femoral Arteriotomy Closure, Femoral Access Site Closure
- Trial name
- NCT07858903
- Testing
- Novelrad Vascular Closure System (NVCS)
- Where
- 3 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Novelrad Ltd.
Blood Loss, Surgical
B-lynch Transverse Compression Suture
Is B-Lynch transverse compression suture safe and effective in controlling excessive blood loss during conservative management of women with placenta previa?
- Trial name
- NCT06359886
- Testing
- B-Lynch Transverse Compression Suture
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Surgical Skill Training
Remote Video-Delivered Suturing Education with Smartphones
Medical students were randomized to receive live video- or recorded video-delivered feedback on suturing skills. A non-randomized control group received in-person feedback.
- Trial name
- REVISE (NCT06857266)
- Testing
- Live Video-delivered Feedback, In-Person Feedback, Recorded Video-delivered feedback
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Suture; Complications, Mechanical, Scar
Comparing 1 Week Versus 2 Week Cutaneous Suture Removal
Our goal is to compare the difference in surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction for surgical scars on the face between suture removal at 1 week versus 2 weeks.
- Conditions
- Suture; Complications, Mechanical, Scar, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT05267002
- Testing
- Suture removal timing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- DermSurgery Associates
Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Injuries
MDR SureLock All-Suture Anchor
To report the outcomes of a series of patients with recurrent anterior and/or posterior shoulder instability who underwent surgical repair of the affected labrum using the SureLock all-suture anchor.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Disease, Shoulder Pain Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT04093700
- Testing
- SureLock All-Suture Anchor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Barbed Suspension of the Tongue Base for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common clinical condition in which the throat narrows or collapses repeatedly during sleep, causing obstructive sleep apnea events.
- Trial name
- NCT04928404
- Testing
- tongue base suspension using barbed suture
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Primary Pterygium, ASOCT, Conjunctival Autograft Surgery
Sutureless Glueless Technique Versus Interrupted Suturing for Conjunctival Autograft Fixation After Primary Pterygium Excision: Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography (ASOCT) Study
This study aims to compare the clinical and Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT) outcomes between sutured and sutureless conjunctival autograft fixation techniques in the management of primary pterygium.
- Trial name
- ASOCT (NCT07307820)
- Testing
- sutured conjunctival autograft fixation, Sutureless Conjunctival Autograft Fixation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Minia University
Rotator Cuff Tear
Pilot Study of the Use of ULTRABRAID PLUS SUTURE in the Repair of Tears of the Rotator Cuff
The primary objective of this study is to obtain safety data on the use of the ULTRABRAID PLUS SUTURE, and to assess the preliminary effectiveness of the use of the ULTRABRAID PLUS SUTURE in comparison to the ULTRABRAID SUTURE in…
- Trial name
- NCT01767740
- Testing
- ULTRABRAID PLUS SUTURE, ULTRABRAID SUTURE
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Suture Ligation Versus Clipping of Cystic Duct and Artery During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
The investigators will compare between clipping and ligation of the cystic duct and the cystic artery in Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This is the main question that will be discussed in the review.
- Trial name
- NCT05555810
- Testing
- clipping or ligation of the cystic duct and the cystic artery in Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Cosmetics, Suture, Cicatrix
Polyglactin 910 vs Poligelecaprone 25 Running Subcuticular Closure of Elliptical Excision Wounds
We will be recruiting patients requiring excisions of skin cancer and comparing aesthetic and functional differences of suture repair of excisional defects using polyglactin 910 vs poliglecaprone 25 with a split-scar model.
- Trial name
- NCT02776618
- Testing
- running subcuticular closure of excisional defect
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Fistula in Ano
Fistulotomy With Marsupialization Versus Fistulectomy With Wound Sutures in Simple Anal Fistula
comparison between fistulectomy wound closure and fistulotomw wound marsupialization in treatment of simple anal fistula
- Trial name
- NCT04215718
- Testing
- fistulotomy and marsupialization, fistulectomy and wound closure
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Zagazig University
Surgical Site Infection
Intradermal Suture Versus Stapling for Groin Skin Closure in Vascular Surgery (VASC-INF Trial)
Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most frequent and fearsome complications in vascular surgery due to its high morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT05434182
- Testing
- Intradermal Suture, Metallic Staples
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
Suture
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety and Pain During Suturing Procedure
Background: In emergency departments, suturing is a common procedure but often causes anxiety and pain. Virtual reality (VR) intervention has been reported as a relaxing measure.
- Trial name
- NCT05796076
- Testing
- Virtual reality
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Tuen Mun Hospital