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Absorbable Suture
Absorbable vs Nonabsorbable Sutures for Cuts
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Led By Brian Chinnock, MD
Research Sponsored by University of California, San Francisco
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Patient 18-years or older
Single laceration on trunk or extremity requiring suture closure
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3-month
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will compare the outcomes of using Vicryl Rapide suture to nonabsorbable suture for repairing lacerations on the trunk or extremities of adults.
Who is the study for?
Adults over 18 with a single laceration longer than 2 cm on the trunk or extremity that can be closed with simple stitches. Excluded are those with wound healing issues, mental incapacity to consent, non-English/Spanish speakers, no reliable contact info, multiple lacerations needing sutures in the same area, and wounds at high risk of infection or poor healing.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing if Vicryl Rapide (an absorbable suture) is as good for stitching up skin cuts on body/extremities as nonabsorbable sutures. It's a controlled study where patients are randomly chosen to get one type of stitch and then checked after three months.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include typical risks associated with suturing such as infection, allergic reactions to the material used in Vicryl Rapide sutures, pain at the site of closure, scarring differences between suture types.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I have a single cut on my body or limb that needs stitches.
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My wound will be closed with basic stitching.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 3-month
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3-month
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
The two treatments will be compared by a noninferiority test
Secondary outcome measures
Percentage of patients needing further treatment
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: AbsorbableActive Control1 Intervention
Wound repaired with Vicryl Rapide absorbable suture
Group II: NonabsorbableActive Control1 Intervention
Wound repaired with traditional nonabsorbable suture
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Central California Faculty Medical GroupOTHER
2 Previous Clinical Trials
547 Total Patients Enrolled
University of California, San FranciscoLead Sponsor
2,512 Previous Clinical Trials
15,244,363 Total Patients Enrolled
Brian Chinnock, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, San Francisco
3 Previous Clinical Trials
929 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My wound is longer than 10 cm and involves tendon or cartilage.It is unlikely that the treatment will result in a good appearance or cosmetic outcome.I have a wound that is not healing properly or has reopened.You have serious issues with healing wounds.I have multiple cuts needing stitches, but not on my face/neck.You have a high risk of getting infected with a disease.I have a serious wound, such as a deep cut, an old bite, or one that needed cleaning out.I am 18 years old or older.You have a cut that is longer than 2 centimeters.I have a single cut on my body or limb that needs stitches.My wound will be closed with basic stitching.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Absorbable
- Group 2: Nonabsorbable
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are applications still being received for this research endeavor?
"Affirmative. According to records available on clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation was published on September 26th 2019 and is currently looking for 96 volunteers from 2 locations. It has been recently updated as of March 28th 2022."
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What is the cap on participants for this clinical research?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this clinical trial is currently enrolling subjects for participation. It was first posted on September 26th 2019 and the most recent update happened on March 28th 2022; 96 patients are needed between two sites in total."
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