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NCT00506740 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Harmonic™ vs. Electrocautery in Abdominoplasties
A NA study, sponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 70
- Enrollment target
NCT00506740: Completed NA study, sponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery.
NCT00506740 is a NA study that has completed, run by Ethicon Endo-Surgery. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00506740, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 70 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
the objective of this study is to determine if the use of The Harmonic™ (an ultrasonic surgical instrument) in abdominolipectomy (tummy tuck)reduces volume and duration of wound drainage after surgery when compared to electrocautery.
Interventions
- DEVICE Ultrasonic scalpel
- DEVICE monopolar electrosurgery generator and tip
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 70 participants |
| Start Date | 2006-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2007-06 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00506740 record still lists
NCT00506740 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 70 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Ultrasonic scalpel is the first listed.
NCT00506740 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00506740 about?
NCT00506740 is a clinical study titled "Harmonic™ vs. Electrocautery in Abdominoplasties". the objective of this study is to determine if the use of The Harmonic™ (an ultrasonic surgical instrument) in abdominolipectomy (tummy tuck)reduces volume and duration of wound drainage after surgery when compared to electrocautery.
What is the current status of trial NCT00506740?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 70 participants. The study started on 2006-10. Estimated completion is 2007-06.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00506740?
The interventions under investigation include: Ultrasonic scalpel (DEVICE), monopolar electrosurgery generator and tip (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00506740?
This trial is sponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, which has 39 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00506740's enrollment target sits among peer trials
70 1103rd of 2000 higher than 868 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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