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
Active Locations (1)
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University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40536