INSORB Versus Subcuticular Sutures at Cesarean Section
Launched by JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Sep 14, 2012
Trial Information
Current as of July 02, 2025
Terminated
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The proposed study is a randomized controlled trial with two arms. All patients admitted to Labor and Delivery at Johns Hopkins Hospital for delivery will be approached and offered entry into our study during the routine consent process which includes consent for cesarean section that occurs with each patient. Once the patient is enrolled, and if she undergoes a cesarean section, the patient will be randomized at time of cesarean section to receive skin closure by either the INSORB™ absorbable staples or subcuticular closure using Biosyn™ suture as is the standard practice. The size of the ...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • cesarean section via transverse skin incision informed consent
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • vertical skin incision
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University, a prestigious research institution located in Baltimore, Maryland, is renowned for its commitment to advancing medical science and public health through innovative clinical trials. With a rich history of groundbreaking research and a multidisciplinary approach, the university's clinical trial initiatives focus on translating scientific discoveries into effective treatments and interventions. Leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative network of experts, Johns Hopkins University conducts rigorous clinical studies that aim to improve patient outcomes and address critical health challenges. Its dedication to ethical standards and participant safety underscores its role as a leader in clinical research.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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