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NCT01198691 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
A Comparison of Metallic Staples Versus Absorbable Staples After a Cesarean Section (C-Section)
A Phase 2 study of Cesarean Section, sponsored by TriHealth.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01198691: Completed Phase 2 study of Cesarean Section, sponsored by TriHealth.
NCT01198691 is a Phase 2 study of Cesarean Section that has completed, run by TriHealth. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 163-participant average among 14 other Cesarean Section trials with a reported enrollment target (39% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01198691, a Phase 2 study of Cesarean Section, has completed, sponsored by TriHealth.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of the study is to compare post operative pain, cost effectiveness, speed of closure and patient satisfaction of Pfannenstiel incisions closed with metallic staples versus absorbable staples (Insorb) after Cesarean Delivery.
Primary Outcome
Post operative pain at post operative day #1 will be measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The scale has a minimum score of 0 representing no pain and a maximum score of 10 representing the worst possible pain.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Insorb absorbable staples
- DEVICE Insorb
Study Locations (1)
Ohio
- Good Samaritan Hospital - Cincinnati
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-05 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the finished NCT01198691 record still lists
NCT01198691 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 100 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 163-participant average among 14 other Cesarean Section trials with a reported enrollment target (39% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Cesarean Section appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Insorb absorbable staples is the first listed.
NCT01198691 reports a single indexed study location in Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01198691 about?
NCT01198691 is a clinical study titled "A Comparison of Metallic Staples Versus Absorbable Staples After a Cesarean Section (C-Section)". The purpose of the study is to compare post operative pain, cost effectiveness, speed of closure and patient satisfaction of Pfannenstiel incisions closed with metallic staples versus absorbable staples (Insorb) after Cesarean Delivery.
What is the current status of trial NCT01198691?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2010-07. Estimated completion is 2011-05.
What conditions does trial NCT01198691 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cesarean Section.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01198691?
The interventions under investigation include: Insorb absorbable staples (DEVICE), Insorb (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01198691?
This trial is sponsored by TriHealth, which has 81 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01198691 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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