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NCT03004560 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Psychology of Minimally Invasive Surgical Scars
A NA study, sponsored by Duke University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 32
- Enrollment target
NCT03004560: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by Duke University.
NCT03004560 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Duke University. The registered enrollment target is 32 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03004560, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Duke University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 32 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the psychological and psychosocial impact of surgical scars after minimally invasive surgery (MIS). 100 adult patients who are about to undergo bariatric procedures through the Duke Metabolic \& Weight Loss Surgery program will be enrolled in this study. 50 patients will be randomly assigned to standard laparoscopic surgery and 50 will be assigned to the percutaneous group. All patients will complete pre-operative psychometric testing to establish a baseline body-image score as well as a patient's initial subjective perceptions around surgery and surgical scars. Follow-up visits will be done at standard of care timepoints - 3 weeks, 3 and 6 months, and 1 year after surgery. Subjects will complete the same psychometric measures to identify differences in psychological and psychosocial responses to standard laparoscopic and percutaneous scars. Patients will also complete a measure on scar satisfaction. The investigators hope to identify any differences between standard laparoscopic versus percutaneous approaches.
Primary Outcome
Patients will complete a scar assessment at post-op and routine follow up visits at 3 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Standard Laparoscopic Approach
- PROCEDURE Percutaneous Approach
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 32 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT03004560 stopped before completion
NCT03004560 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 32 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Standard Laparoscopic Approach is the first listed.
NCT03004560 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03004560 about?
NCT03004560 is a clinical study titled "Psychology of Minimally Invasive Surgical Scars". The purpose of this study is to examine the psychological and psychosocial impact of surgical scars after minimally invasive surgery (MIS). 100 adult patients who are about to undergo bariatric procedures through the Duke Metabolic \& Weight Loss Surgery program will be enrolled in this study. 50 pa...
What is the current status of trial NCT03004560?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 32 participants. The study started on 2017-01. Estimated completion is 2019-12-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03004560?
The interventions under investigation include: Standard Laparoscopic Approach (PROCEDURE), Percutaneous Approach (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03004560?
This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,725 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03004560's enrollment target sits among peer trials
32 1578th of 2000 higher than 409 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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