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Absorbable Staples Versus Conventional Skin Closure in Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services
Summary
Despite the high numbers of cesareans being performed, scientific evidence behind which surgical techniques are best remains uncertain. Our objective is to determine if subcuticular absorbable staples improve operative time and wound cosmetics
Official title: Subcuticular Absorbable Staples Versus Conventional Skin Closure in Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Control Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
237
Start Date
2026-08-01
Completion Date
2027-09-01
Last Updated
2026-04-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Subcuticular monocryl suture
Under the skin suture placed by hand
Subcuticular absorbable staple using Insorb device
Under the skin stapling device that delivers absorbable staples
Locations (1)
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Falls Church, Virginia, United States