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NCT01820221 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Sutures vs. Staples Skin Closure After C-section in Obese Patients
A NA study, sponsored by University of Arkansas.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 148
- Enrollment target
NCT01820221: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by University of Arkansas.
NCT01820221 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Arkansas. The registered enrollment target is 148 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01820221, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Arkansas.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 148 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This is a randomized prospective clinical trial designed to determine the wound complication rates for stainless steel staples versus subcuticular suture for skin closure in the obese parturient (BMI≥ 30kg/m2) undergoing cesarean delivery.
Primary Outcome
Wound complications will be classified as minor and major and the major complications will be further stratified as Seroma, Hematoma and Wound Infection/Surgical site infection (SSI). 1. Minor wound disruption: any wound disruption that DOES not require that the incision be opened, evacuated, irrigated or debrided. There is no evidence of infection including erythema, induration or purulent material. No antibiotic therapy is given. 2. Major wound disruption requires that incision be opened, eva
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Suture vs. staples closure method after c-section in obese women.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 148 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-02 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT01820221 stopped before completion
NCT01820221 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 148 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Suture vs. staples closure method after c-section in obese women. is the first listed.
NCT01820221 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01820221 about?
NCT01820221 is a clinical study titled "Sutures vs. Staples Skin Closure After C-section in Obese Patients". This is a randomized prospective clinical trial designed to determine the wound complication rates for stainless steel staples versus subcuticular suture for skin closure in the obese parturient (BMI≥ 30kg/m2) undergoing cesarean delivery.
What is the current status of trial NCT01820221?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 148 participants. The study started on 2013-03. Estimated completion is 2017-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01820221?
The interventions under investigation include: Suture vs. staples closure method after c-section in obese women. (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01820221?
This trial is sponsored by University of Arkansas, which has 318 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01820221's enrollment target sits among peer trials
148 702nd of 2000 higher than 1,298 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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