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Barbed suture and Monocryl suture comparison for wound closure in maxillofacial trauma.

Comparison of Knotless Barbed suture versus Monocryle suture for intraoral use in Maxillofacial fractures: A Randomised control trial.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/02/040283
Enrollment
40
Registered
2022-02-14
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: S024- Fracture of malar, maxillary and zygoma bones Health Condition 2: S026- Fracture of mandible Health Condition 3: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Unidirectional Barbed suture: incision closure with 3-0 unidirectional barbed suture using continuous knotless suturing technique after maxillofacial fracture reduction and fixation. fo

Sponsors

Sapna Patel
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients age below 80 years. 2.Any mid face fractures which requires intra-oral approach (incision length-2.5 to 6 cm) 3.Mandibular angle and body fracture. 4.Medically fit patient.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients unwilling to participate in the study 2.Mandibular Symphysis/Parasymphysis fractures

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.wound healing 2.wound dehiscence 3.loosening of suture material 4.time of wound closureTimepoint: 1.wound healing after 1st week and 2nd weeks post operatively 2.wound dehiscence after 1st week and 2nd weeks post operatively 3.loosening of suture material after 1st week and 2nd weeks post operatively. 4.time of wound closure during suture placement.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSapna Patel

KAHERS KLE VK Institute Of Dental Science.

baliga1974@gmail.com9341102665

Outcome results

None listed

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