Comparison between two suturing techniques for mastectomy wounds: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Multiple segmented Purse-string suturing vs Interrupted simple suturing of subcutaneous layer in mastectomy wounds: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/07/089967

Enrollment

Registered

2025-07-02

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-11-17

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: C508- Malignant neoplasm of overlappingsites of breast Health Condition 2: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Multiple segmented purse string suturing technique: After mastectomy is completed, the edges of the superior and inferior flaps are marked with 1.0 cm intervals. Suturing of the mastect

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Female patients undergoing Mastectomy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with preexisting skin infections at surgical site Immunocompromised patients (HIV, Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, Long term steroid use) Prior chest radiation Collagen vascular disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare wound dimensions between the two suturing techniquesTimepoint: 40 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The extent of flap necrosisTimepoint: 40 days;Delayed Wound healingTimepoint: 40 days;Incidence of Wound infectionTimepoint: 40 days;Day of suture removalTimepoint: 30 days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Badareesh L

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

stanley.mathew@manipal.edu9844409900

Outcome results

None listed

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