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Can glue and barbed sutures beat staples for joint surgery wounds?

NCT ID NCT07749495

Disease control Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether closing surgical wounds with barbed sutures and skin glue leads to better healing than traditional staples or monofilament sutures in people undergoing hip or knee replacement. About 400 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the closure methods, and the main goal is to see if the wound heals without complications like infection, bleeding, or opening within the first two weeks after surgery. The study also looks at scar appearance and severity of any wound issues.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
barbed sutures and skin glue
What this could lead to
If effective, this technique could reduce wound complications and improve scar appearance after joint replacement, potentially becoming a preferred closure method.
What could go wrong
This is a comparative study, not a cure. Results may vary by patient, and the technique might not show significant benefits over standard methods. Risks include infection or wound healing issues.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 400 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged over 18 years * Patient who has provided written informed consent in duplicate * Patient scheduled for a primary hip or knee prosthesis implantation * BMI \< 30 kg/m² * Non-smoker or smoking cessation for more than 4 weeks * Patient able to read and understand French * Patient with sufficient cognitive capacity to strictly follow study instructions (completion of the calendar) Exclusion Criteria: * Patient expresses opposition to participating in the study * Patients under 18 years of age * Patient scheduled for prosthesis revision surgery * History of osteoarticular or soft-tissue infection * Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, immunodeficiency, or immunosuppressive treatment * Consumption of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol * Allergy to nickel (staples) or adhesive * History of anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobia, agoraphobia, social anxiety, separation anxiety), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) * Patient unable to read and/or understand French * Individuals deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision * Adults unable to consent or incapable of expressing consent * Subjects not affiliated with or not benefiting from a social security scheme * Pregnant or breastfeeding women

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Conditions

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Surgical Wound

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Hip arthroplasty Knee arthroplasty Surgical wound

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