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NCT00940446 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Comparison of INSORB Staples With Metal Staples in Total Hip Replacement
A NA study of Pain and Erythema, sponsored by Orthopaedic Research Foundation.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00940446: Completed NA study of Pain and Erythema, sponsored by Orthopaedic Research Foundation.
NCT00940446 is a NA study of Pain and Erythema that has completed, run by Orthopaedic Research Foundation. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 304-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00940446, a NA study of Pain and Erythema, has completed, sponsored by Orthopaedic Research Foundation.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study 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.
Primary Outcome
Incisional drainage, swelling, gaps of incision. Drainage and swelling will be objectively determined by investigator. Gaps will be measured in millimeters.
Interventions
- DEVICE Insorb staples
- DEVICE metal staples (Ethicon metal stapler)
Study Locations (1)
Indiana
- Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital - Indianapolis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-04-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00940446 record still lists
NCT00940446 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 304-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Insorb staples is the first listed.
NCT00940446 reports a single indexed study location in Indiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00940446 about?
NCT00940446 is a clinical study titled "A Comparison of INSORB Staples With Metal Staples in Total Hip Replacement". 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.
What is the current status of trial NCT00940446?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2007-07. Estimated completion is 2010-04-30.
What conditions does trial NCT00940446 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Erythema, Drainage, Bruising.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00940446?
The interventions under investigation include: Insorb staples (DEVICE), metal staples (Ethicon metal stapler) (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00940446?
This trial is sponsored by Orthopaedic Research Foundation, which has 4 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00940446 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Indiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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