Randomized Clinical Trial of Skin Closure With Staples Versus Suture

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Women with gynecologic cancers are often obese and have other risk factors for post-operative wound separation. Data from obstetrics and orthopedic surgery literature have shown a decreased risk of wound separation and complications when the skin is closed with suture as compared to staples. Skin closure with either staples or suture is considered standard of care. Traditionally, most wounds have been closed with staples given their ease of use and quick application. In this randomized study the investigators plan to evaluate and compare the complication rate associated with both standard closures.

Clinical Trial Description

The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial to evaluate for a difference in wound complication rate between closure with sutures that are placed just below the skin level to hold the skin together and metal staples in obese women (BMI>=30) undergoing gynecologic or gynecologic oncology via a midline skin incision for benign or cancer indications under the supervision of one of the full-time faculty members of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine. ;

Study Design

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT01977612
Study type	Interventional
Source	Washington University School of Medicine
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Status	Completed
Phase	Phase 2
Start date	May 15, 2013
Completion date	June 30, 2016

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