Testing STRATAFIX stitches for brain and spine surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a special type of stitch (called STRATAFIX) for closing wounds after brain or spine surgery. It may help the wound heal better and reduce complications.
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Who can take part
- You are having surgery on your skull or spine.
- Your surgery needs stitches to close the wound in multiple layers.
- You have not had a surgical wound that opened up or got infected before.
- You are not allergic to any stitch material.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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