Status:

COMPLETED

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

Lead Sponsor:

University of Kentucky

Conditions:

Surgery

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

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 stap...

Detailed Description

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 stap...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

  • 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.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

93 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00273715

Start Date

December 1 2005

End Date

October 1 2008

Last Update

July 31 2013

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University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center

Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40536