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Barbed Suture vs Smooth Suture for Vaginal Cuff Closure

NCT01262573 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 64

Last updated 2017-01-16

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Summary

This study compares outcomes among patients having a total laparoscopic hysterectomy. This involves removing the uterus and cervix using a laparoscopic or keyhole technique. The top of the vagina is routinely sutured closed after this procedure and this study is comparing two different suture materials for this purpose. One suture material is a barbed suture that has the advantage of maintaining good tension and closure on the wound. The other is a standard smooth suture that is commonly used for this procedure. The investigators are comparing the time it takes to close the vaginal cuff, as well as bleeding after surgery and the healing of the top of the vagina.

Conditions

  • Closure of Vaginal Cuff at Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Closure of vaginal cuff

Closure of the vaginal cuff

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-12-31
Primary Completion
2012-06-30
Completion
2012-11-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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