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A Comparison of INSORB Staples With Metal Staples in Total Hip Replacement

NCT00940446 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2018-01-30

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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, complications, and patient satisfaction regarding wound comfort and appearance after surgery.

Conditions

  • Erythema
  • Drainage
  • Bruising
  • Pain

Interventions

DEVICE

Insorb staples

absorbable staples required for wound closure

DEVICE

metal staples (Ethicon metal stapler)

wound closure with metal staples

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • OrthoIndy

    collaborator OTHER

  • Orthopaedic Research Foundation

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • David A Fisher, MD · Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-07-31
Primary Completion
2010-04-30
Completion
2010-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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