CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of Emergency Suturing With Absorbable Versus Non-absorbable Suture Material in a Pediatric Population

Switzerland550 participantsStarted 2016-05

Plain-language summary

The investigators recruit patients admitted to the Pediatric Emergency Department of the Geneva's University Hospital with open wounds needing suture. The patients are treated with absorbable versus non-absorbable suture material according to randomization. Outcomes are: 1. infection rate at the first follow-up (between 4 and 14 days, depending on the sutured site and defined by protocol) 2. scar appearance at a 6-months follow-up.

Who can participate

Age range

1 Day – 16 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient younger than 16 years of age with a wound requiring suture Exclusion Criteria: * Deep wounds with lesions of subcutaneous structures (tendons, nerves, etc.) * Wounds with tissue loss * Diabetic patients or patients treated with drugs potentially compromising cicatrization (e.g. steroids, immunosuppressors, etc.) * Wounds caused by animal or human bites * Sutures not performed in the emergency room * Heavily soiled wounds

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Short-term infection risk

Timeframe: 4 to 21 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02777346

SponsorPediatric Clinical Research Platform

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-06

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