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NCT06586814 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Suture Versus Staples for Wound Closure in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

A NA study of Lower Extremity Fracture, sponsored by University of Southern California.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
50
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06586814: Recruiting NA study of Lower Extremity Fracture, sponsored by University of Southern California.

NCT06586814 is a NA study of Lower Extremity Fracture that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Southern California. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, below the 109-participant average among 3 other Lower Extremity Fracture trials with a reported enrollment target (54% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT06586814, a NA study of Lower Extremity Fracture, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Southern California.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
50 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This pilot study is designed to assess the feasibility of comparing skin closure methods - sutures versus staples - and subsequent rates of surgical site infection following open reduction and internal fixation surgery for orthopaedic trauma injuries. The primary objectives are to determine if enrollment, randomization, and compliance are feasible and to refine data collection methods. Patients =18 years of age with closed fractures of the tibial plateau, tibial pilon, patella, and distal femur presenting within 3 weeks of injury undergoing definitive treatment of their fracture will be approached for participation. If enrolled, they will be randomized to having their surgical wound closed with either nylon sutures or metallic staples. Patient follow up will be standard of care besides answering PROMIS surveys.

Primary Outcome

\- Hitting target enrollment in 12 months, enrolling 50% of eligible patients

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Suture
  • OTHER Staple

Study Locations (1)

California

  • University of Southern California - Los Angeles

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 50 participants
Start Date 2024-08-01
Est. Completion 2026-12-31
Phase NA
University of Southern California

617 total trials

What NCT06586814 shows while recruiting

NCT06586814 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 50 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 109-participant average among 3 other Lower Extremity Fracture trials with a reported enrollment target (54% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Lower Extremity Fracture appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Suture is the first listed.

NCT06586814 reports a single indexed study location in California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06586814 about?

NCT06586814 is a clinical study titled "Suture Versus Staples for Wound Closure in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery". This pilot study is designed to assess the feasibility of comparing skin closure methods - sutures versus staples - and subsequent rates of surgical site infection following open reduction and internal fixation surgery for orthopaedic trauma injuries. The primary objectives are to determine if enrol...

What is the current status of trial NCT06586814?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2024-08-01. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT06586814 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Lower Extremity Fracture.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06586814?

The interventions under investigation include: Suture (OTHER), Staple (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06586814?

This trial is sponsored by University of Southern California, which has 617 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06586814 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06586814, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT06586814 (small enrollment · single site footprint · recruiting) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.