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Sutures versus staples for wound closure in thoracic surgery: a randomized controlled trial

Sutures versus staples for wound closure in thoracic surgery: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR-ICR-15006525
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2015-06-05
Start date
2015-10-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-04-18

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

Conditions

esophagus cancer

Interventions

suture :suture
staple :staple

Sponsors

Department of Thoracic Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult patients (>18 years old); 2. open chest wound; 3. Any wound >5cm in length.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. emergent operations; 2. corticosteroid therapy; 3. concomitant infections; 4. Known metal allergy; 5. comorbidities such as insulin-dependent diabetes.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
wound infection,;Wound problems;material sensitivity reaction;satisfied with their wound;postoperative length of stay;times of change fresh dressing for a wound;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJigang Dai
691057831@qq.com+86 13983122867

Outcome results

None listed

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