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NCT03480074 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Staple vs. Suture in Robotic Prostatectomy
A NA study, sponsored by Swedish Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 300
- Enrollment target
NCT03480074: Completed NA study, sponsored by Swedish Medical Center.
NCT03480074 is a NA study that has completed, run by Swedish Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 300 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03480074, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Swedish Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 300 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of the study is to compare the results of three standard of care surgical methods \[stapling versus selective suture ligation (cut, then sew) versus single suture ligation (sew, then cut) of the dorsal venous complex (DVC)\] during robotic prostate surgery to see which is better for the patient's recovery.
Primary Outcome
The amount of time after surgery for a patient to regain continence (is no longer using pads).
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Staple Ligation
- PROCEDURE Selective Suture Ligation
- PROCEDURE Single Suture Ligation
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 300 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-03-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-10-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03480074 record still lists
NCT03480074 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 300 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 (79% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Staple Ligation is the first listed.
NCT03480074 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03480074 about?
NCT03480074 is a clinical study titled "Staple vs. Suture in Robotic Prostatectomy". The purpose of the study is to compare the results of three standard of care surgical methods \[stapling versus selective suture ligation (cut, then sew) versus single suture ligation (sew, then cut) of the dorsal venous complex (DVC)\] during robotic prostate surgery to see which is better for the ...
What is the current status of trial NCT03480074?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 300 participants. The study started on 2015-03-01. Estimated completion is 2020-10-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03480074?
The interventions under investigation include: Staple Ligation (PROCEDURE), Selective Suture Ligation (PROCEDURE), Single Suture Ligation (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03480074?
This trial is sponsored by Swedish Medical Center, which has 30 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03480074's enrollment target sits among peer trials
300 330th of 2000 higher than 1,630 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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