Status:
COMPLETED
Suture Granuloma in Body Contouring Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Medtronic - MITG
Conditions:
Skin Laxity of Abdomen, Thighs, Chest, Back, and Neck
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of different suture material on the incidence of suture granuloma.
Detailed Description
Bariatric surgery has evolved as an effective treatment for morbid obesity, inducing rapid and predictable weight loss within a period of 12 to 18 months following surgery. Consequently, body contouri...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Men and women 18 years and older
Exclusion
- Subjects with active infectious collagen disease,significant anatomic asymmetry that creates markedly different wound tension and/or geometry between left and right side Subjects who cancel their surgery
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
April 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00223132
Start Date
February 1 2005
End Date
April 1 2007
Last Update
October 25 2012
Active Locations (1)
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University Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15261