Status:
COMPLETED
Barbed Suture vs Smooth Suture for Vaginal Cuff Closure
Lead Sponsor:
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Conditions:
Closure of Vaginal Cuff at Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
This study compares outcomes among patients having a total laparoscopic hysterectomy. This involves removing the uterus and cervix using a laparoscopic or keyhole technique. The top of the vagina is r...
Detailed Description
Barbed suture has been used to close the vaginal vault for almost 3 years now, and a few preliminary studies report positive outcomes. Unfortunately, the retrospective nature of these studies may pres...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients having a total laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign conditions
Exclusion
- Malignancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
64 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01262573
Start Date
December 1 2010
End Date
November 1 2012
Last Update
January 16 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115