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NCT02466776 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Comparison of Staples Versus Subcuticular Suture in Class III Obese Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
A NA study of Cesarean Section and Obesity, Severe, sponsored by MemorialCare Health System.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 238
- Enrollment target
- 4
- Study locations
NCT02466776: Completed NA study of Cesarean Section and Obesity, Severe, sponsored by MemorialCare Health System.
NCT02466776 is a NA study of Cesarean Section and Obesity, Severe that has completed, run by MemorialCare Health System. The registered enrollment target is 238 participants, above the 153-participant average among 14 other Cesarean Section trials with a reported enrollment target (56% higher). The trial reports 4 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02466776, a NA study of Cesarean Section and Obesity, Severe, has completed, sponsored by MemorialCare Health System.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 238 participants
- Enrollment target
- 4
- Study locations
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal skin closure technique (staples versus subcuticular suture) at the time of cesarean delivery in Class III obese women with body mass index (BMI) of \>/= 40kg/m2.
Primary Outcome
Rate of wound complications defined as composite wound complication, which includes infection requiring antibiotics, hematoma, seroma, separation or disruption, and/or readmission to the hospital for wound concerns.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Absorbable subcuticular suture
- DEVICE Stainless steel staples
Study Locations (4)
California
- Long Beach Memorial Care Center for Women at Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach and Long Beach Memorial Hospital - Long Beach
- Long Beach Memorial Care Center for Women at Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach - Long Beach
- Long Beach Memorial Care Center - Long Beach
- University of California, Irvine - Orange
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 238 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-11 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02466776 record still lists
NCT02466776 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 238 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 153-participant average among 14 other Cesarean Section trials with a reported enrollment target (56% higher).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Cesarean Section appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Absorbable subcuticular suture is the first listed.
NCT02466776 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02466776 about?
NCT02466776 is a clinical study titled "Comparison of Staples Versus Subcuticular Suture in Class III Obese Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery". The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal skin closure technique (staples versus subcuticular suture) at the time of cesarean delivery in Class III obese women with body mass index (BMI) of \>/= 40kg/m2.
What is the current status of trial NCT02466776?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 238 participants. The study started on 2015-06. Estimated completion is 2015-11.
What conditions does trial NCT02466776 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cesarean Section, Obesity, Severe.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02466776?
The interventions under investigation include: Absorbable subcuticular suture (DEVICE), Stainless steel staples (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02466776?
This trial is sponsored by MemorialCare Health System, which has 21 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02466776 being conducted?
This trial has 4 study locations across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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