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Terminated No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

Dermabond Skin Adhesives vs Skin Staples for Closure of Repeat Cesarean Section Skin Incisions

NCT00505856
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Conditions
Pregnancy
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 50 Years · Female only
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2007
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Lubbock, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 12, 2008 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Randomized Clinical Trial of Skin Closure With Staples Versus Suture

NCT01977612
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Conditions
Wound Infection, Wound Complication
Interventions
4-0 monofilament suture, Stainless steel staples
Device
Lead sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years · Female only
Enrollment
173 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
St Louis, Missouri
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 31, 2017 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Random Comparison of LigaSure and Disposable Staples for Laparoscopic Surgery

NCT00487409
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Conditions
Colonic Diseases, Rectal Diseases
Interventions
Bipolar electrosurgical generator and instruments, Disposable stapling instruments
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2006 – 2010
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cleveland, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 15, 2014 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Outcomes Comparing Different Methods of Skin Closure in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Surgery.

NCT02936063
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Conditions
Surgical Wound
Interventions
Surgical staples, Subcuticular sutures
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Boston Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 6, 2017 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Study of Intravenous (IV) Methylnaltrexone Bromide (MNTX) in the Treatment of Post-Operative Ileus (POI)

NCT00401375
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Conditions
Post-Operative Ileus (POI)
Interventions
Methylnaltrexone, Placebo
Drug
Lead sponsor
Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
524 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2006 – 2008
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Tarrytown, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 4, 2019 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

The Medically Tailored Groceries and Mental Health Study

NCT07779707
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Conditions
Depression / Major Depressive Disorder, Food Insecurity
Interventions
Medically Tailored, Home-delivered Groceries, Active Comparison Group: Monthly Grocery Gift Card
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
300 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2029
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Worcester, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 22, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

A Comparison of INSORB Staples With Metal Staples in Total Hip Replacement

NCT00940446
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Conditions
Erythema, Drainage, Bruising, Pain
Interventions
Insorb staples, metal staples (Ethicon metal stapler)
Device
Lead sponsor
Orthopaedic Research Foundation
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2007 – 2010
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 30, 2018 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up of STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ PLUS

NCT03937011
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Conditions
Bariatric - Sleeve Gastrectomy Staple Line Reinforcement, Gynecology - Vaginal Cuff Closure
Interventions
Robotic Suturing of gastric sleeve oversew and vaginal cuff closure
Device
Lead sponsor
Ethicon, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
161 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2023
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
Miami, Florida • Albany, New York • New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 17, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Dermabond PRINEO for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

NCT03860181
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Conditions
Surgical Wound, Shoulder Arthritis, Surgical Incision
Interventions
Subcuticular Sutures - Surgeon 1, Metal Staples - Surgeon 2, PRINEO - Surgeon 1, PRINEO - Surgeon 2
Procedure · Device
Lead sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
89 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charleston, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 1, 2021 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

NeoMend ProGEL™ Pleural Air Leak Sealant Post-Approval Study

NCT01394978
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Conditions
Lung Cancer, Lung Tumor
Interventions
Control, ProGEL Pleural Air Leak Sealant with standard surgical closure, ProGEL Pleural Air Leak Sealant without standard surgical closure
Other · Device
Lead sponsor
C. R. Bard
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
444 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2011 – 2016
U.S. locations
18
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama • Jacksonville, Florida • Tampa, Florida + 10 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 15, 2021 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Early vs Delayed Weightbearing After Surgical Fixation of Unstable Ankle Fractures With Syndesmosis Disruption

NCT05587842
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Conditions
Unstable Ankle Fractures With Syndesmotic Disruption
Interventions
Early Weightbearing management post operation, Delayed Weightbearing management post operation (Traditional)
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Arizona
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
150 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Phoenix, Arizona
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 22, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Food Supplementation Delivered Conditionally vs Not Among Patients With Heart Failure

NCT06115369
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Conditions
Heart Failure
Interventions
Medically Tailored Meals Delivered Conditionally, Medically Tailored Meals Delivered Unconditionally, Produce Boxes delivered Conditionally, Produce Boxes Delivered Unconditionally
Dietary Supplement
Lead sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 100 Years
Enrollment
150 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 18, 2025 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

A Comparison of Metallic Staples Versus Absorbable Staples After a Cesarean Section (C-Section)

NCT01198691
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Conditions
Cesarean Section
Interventions
Insorb absorbable staples, Insorb
Device
Lead sponsor
TriHealth Inc.
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2010 – 2011
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cincinnati, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 9, 2018 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Comparison of Staples Versus Subcuticular Suture in Class III Obese Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery

NCT02466776
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Conditions
Obesity, Severe, Cesarean Section
Interventions
Absorbable subcuticular suture, Stainless steel staples
Device
Lead sponsor
MemorialCare Health System
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years · Female only
Enrollment
238 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
Long Beach, California • Orange, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 9, 2024 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Fibular Fixation in Ankle Fractures:Plate Verses Nail.

NCT02507193
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Conditions
Distal Fibula Fracture
Interventions
Open reduction internal fixation, Intermedullary Nail
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Orlando Health, Inc.
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
51 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Orlando, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 28, 2019 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

The Use of Biologic Mesh vs Bioabsorbable Mesh During Ventral Hernia Repair in At-risk Patients

NCT01794338
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Conditions
Ventral Hernia
Interventions
Strattice Arm, Bio-A Arm
Device
Lead sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
28 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charlotte, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 15, 2022 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

PleuraSeal Post Market Study (Europe)

NCT00704171
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Conditions
Lung Disease, Pulmonary Lobectomy
Interventions
Standard Tissue Closure Techniques, PleuraSeal Lung Sealant System
Procedure · Device
Lead sponsor
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
121 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2008
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Bedford, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 27, 2016 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Staple vs. Suture in Robotic Prostatectomy

NCT03480074
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Conditions
Prostate Cancer
Interventions
Staple Ligation, Selective Suture Ligation, Single Suture Ligation
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Swedish Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Male only
Enrollment
300 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Seattle, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 28, 2022 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Sutures vs Staples for High Tension Closures

NCT06638736
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Conditions
Surgery, Skin Cancer, Suture; Complications, Infection or Inflammation
Interventions
Wound Closure with sutures vs staples
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Kansas City, Kansas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 15, 2024 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational Results available

Gastric Tissue Stapler Comparison Study

NCT04086433
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Conditions
Gastric Resection
Interventions
gastric tissue resection
Device
Lead sponsor
Standard Bariatrics
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
36 participants
Timeline
2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Buffalo, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 25, 2020 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Wound Closure Techniques in Primary Spine Surgery

NCT04396613
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Conditions
Spinal Injuries
Interventions
Closure technique
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Rochester, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 17, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Zip® Surgical Skin Closure Device vs. Staples for Skin Closure in Subjects Having Undergone Bilateral Knee Arthroplasty

NCT02460172
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Conditions
Arthroplasty, Knee Replacement, Wound Healing
Interventions
Zip Surgical Skin Closure, Steel Staples
Device
Lead sponsor
ZipLine Medical Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
25 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 5, 2019 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Prospective Randomized Trial of Dermabond Prineo in Total Knee Arthroplasty

NCT03285542
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Conditions
Wound Heal
Interventions
DERMABOND, Staples
Device
Lead sponsor
The Cleveland Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cleveland, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 13, 2021 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Safety and Efficacy Study of BondEase to Treat Traumatic Lacerations and Surgical Incisions

NCT01716013
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Conditions
Traumatic Lacerations or Surgical Incisions
Interventions
BondEase, CWCD
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
OptMed, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
162 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2014
U.S. locations
6
States / cities
Orlando, Florida • Chicago, Illinois • Chevy Chase, Maryland + 3 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 9, 2017 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT