Comparing different suturing techniques for wound recovery after hip surgery
Official title: The Effect of Suturing Techniques on Aberrant Wound Recovery After Total Hip Arthroplasty
Run by Reinier Haga Orthopedisch Centrum · NCT06275776 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing which of four different stitching methods after hip surgery helps wounds heal better and faster for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 236 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Reinier Haga Orthopedisch Centrum Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Zoetermeer, South Holland) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 28, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | May 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 24, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06275776 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older scheduled for total hip arthroplasty via the anterior approach at the RHOC.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with prior hip surgeries or those unable to communicate in Dutch may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This prospective randomized trial investigates the effects of four suturing techniques on wound healing disturbances following total hip arthroplasty. Participants will undergo surgery and have their wounds assessed through photographs taken at home and during follow-up visits. The study aims to determine which suturing method results in the least aberrant wound recovery within 14 days post-surgery. The techniques being compared include Monocryl, Vicryl Rapide with Indermil skin glue, Dermabond Prineo, and Stryker Zip.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved wound healing outcomes for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific suturing techniques may be novel in this context, similar studies have shown varying success in improving wound recovery outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Eighteen years or older. * Scheduled to undergo Total Hip Arthroplasty via the anterior approach for any indication at the RHOC. * No prior operations to the hip which is to be operated on. * A good command of the Dutch language * Able to give written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Usage of cytostatics in the period ranging from fourteen days prior, to ninety days after the operation. * Unable to, or difficulty with communicating in the Dutch language (e.g. due to mental disability, inability to understand/speak/write Dutch, et cetera).
Where it's running
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Reinier Haga Orthopedisch Centrum
Zoetermeer, South Holland, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Stephan BW Vehmeijer, Dr. — Reinier Haga Orthopedisch Centrum
- Study coordinator: Brechtje Hesseling, Msc
- Email: onderzoek@rhoc.nl
- Phone: 003179-2065595
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.