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A trial comparing the use of skin glue versus stitches in the closure of skin incisions in laparoscopic surgery

A randomized controlled parallel group study on 2-octyl cyanoacrylate versus non-absorbable simple interrupted sutures in the closure of skin incisions at laparoscopic port sites

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2012/11/003124
Enrollment
20
Registered
2012-11-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery

Interventions

Intervention1: 2-octyl cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive: One unit(tube) of this adhesive was administered once topically at the incision site at the time of skin closure. Control Intervention1: Non-absor

Sponsors

Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital
Lead Sponsor
Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Refusal to consent Refusal to follow up

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the efficacy (approximation achieved) of both methodsTimepoint: post-op day 1 and 7—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Operative time for closure Timepoint: Intra-operative;CostTimepoint: Pre-calculated; one unit each;infectionTimepoint: post-op day 1 and 7;PainTimepoint: Post-op day 1—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMr Ninad Maniar

Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital

ninadm2006@gmail.com9819867033

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026