Stitches or staples? new study tests which closes wounds better after broken leg surgery
NCT ID NCT06586814
First seen Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at whether stitches or staples are better for closing surgical wounds after fixing broken leg bones. Researchers will enroll 50 adults with certain leg fractures to see if it's possible to run a larger trial. The main goal is to check how many people join, stick with the study, and complete surveys, not to prove one method is best.
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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