Comparing Skin Closure Techniques: Sutures versus Staples at Tezpur Medical College and Hospital

A comparative study of outcome of skin closure with conventional sutures versus staples at Tezpur Medical College and Hospital - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/03/063767

Enrollment

120

Registered

2024-03-07

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K35- Acute appendicitis Health Condition 2: K811- Chronic cholecystitis Health Condition 3: K265- Chronic or unspecified duodenal ulcer with perforation Health Condition 4: K565- Intestinal adhesions [bands] withobstruction (postinfection) Health Condition 5: K409- Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene

Interventions

Intervention1: Skin Stapler: Subcutaneous sutures will be used on each patient to reduce stress, close dead space, and align wounds. The skin incision will then be sealed using skin staples. After one

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients in age group between 18-70 years of age Patients of both sexes. Patients who have given informed consent after reviewing the informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Psychiatric patients On table deaths Immune-compromised states like TB, HIV Patients having uncontrolled Diabetes Patients who refused to cooperate for the entire study period Pregnant women

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Time taken for suturing Post operative wound infection Pain scoring during suture removal Cost effectiveness CosmesisTimepoint: Immediate post procedure One week post procedure Three months post procedure	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Complications Ease of use Functional outcomeTimepoint: Immediate post procedure One week post procedure Three months post procedure	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Tapash Kumar Kalita

Tezpur Medical College and Hospital

nksurgeon@gmail.com9864097914

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026