Comparison of Method for Skin Closure in Colorectal Cancer. (NCT06549803) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comparison of Method for Skin Closure in Colorectal Cancer.
South Korea304 participantsStarted 2022-03-01
Plain-language summary
Compared to tissue adhesives and skin stapling devices, tissue adhesives are reported to have advantages in terms of wound infection and cost competitiveness. However, there have been no prospective randomized studies focusing on wound infection rates and cost competitiveness between skin stapling devices and tissue adhesives in colorectal cancer surgery.
In colon cancer surgery, it is still unclear which skin suturing method has advantages such as lower postoperative wound infection rate and price competitiveness. The purpose of this study is to compare clinical outcomes, including wound infection rates and cost-effectiveness, between two different wound closure methods for colorectal cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* underwent elective colorectal surgery
* aged 19 to 80 years
* ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) score: 1, 2
* surgical approach such as laparoscopic or Robotic Xi platform
Exclusion Criteria:
* ASA score above 3
* Aged over 80 years
* underwent combined surgery for other organ resection
* uncontrolled DM
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial compared different methods of closing the skin after colorectal cancer surgery to see which one leads to fewer infections within 30 days — based on what was found, is there a skin closure method you would recommend for my surgery and why?
2Since this trial has already been completed, have the results been published or shared anywhere, and could you walk me through what they showed about infection rates for each closure technique?
3Surgical site infections after colorectal surgery can be serious — what signs of infection should I watch for in the first 30 days after my operation, and how quickly should I contact you if I notice them?
4Are there other factors specific to my health — like my weight, diabetes, or the type of colorectal surgery I need — that might make one skin closure method safer or more effective for me than another?
5Beyond skin closure technique, what other steps does your surgical team take to reduce my risk of a surgical site infection during and after my colorectal cancer operation?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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incidence of surgical site infection within 30 days after surgery
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year