Status:
COMPLETED
A Comparison of INSORB Staples With Metal Staples in Total Hip Replacement
Lead Sponsor:
Orthopaedic Research Foundation
Collaborating Sponsors:
OrthoIndy
Conditions:
Erythema
Drainage
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the use of INSORB absorbable staples with metal staples on surgical incision healing after total hip replacement. The study evaluates wound healing, complicatio...
Detailed Description
Subcuticular closure of wounds can provide superior results to percutaneous suture closure due to the elimination of suture or staple tracts. These tracts can lead to infection and migration of epithe...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patient is 18 years or older
- Patient or legal representative is able to understand and provide signed consent for the procedure
- Patient is willing and able to return for required follow-up visits
- Patient needs a total hip arthroplasty surgical procedure
Exclusion
- Patient has an active infection
- Patient is enrolled in another similar study
- Patient has a known history of hepatitis
- Patient has a known history of HIV
- Patient has a known history of AIDs
- Patient has a known history of IV drug abuse
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 30 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00940446
Start Date
July 1 2007
End Date
April 30 2010
Last Update
January 30 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46278