Which wound closer is best? new study aims to reduce allergic reactions after joint surgery
NCT ID NCT06957444
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 600 hip or knee replacement patients to compare three different wound closure products: Sylke adhesive dressing, Exofin skin glue, and Suture Strip Plus. The goal is to see which method causes the fewest allergic skin reactions and gives the best scar appearance. Participants will take photos of their incision at home and during regular follow-up visits over three months.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 600 people
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- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Willing and able to sign the informed consent * Patients presenting to the WVU Medicine Center for Joint Replacement who have a primary TKA or THA surgery scheduled * Patients with surgical wounds closed by 2-0 vicryl and barbed, running v-loc suture (assessed in OR) * Active MyChart account and the ability to take and upload a photo in that system Exclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for a revision THA or revision TKA * THA used for treatment of a fracture * Patients participating in other studies that might have involve medications such as antibiotics
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Locations
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia, 26505, United States
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