Comparing two ways to close the skin after hip or knee replacement
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two methods of closing the surgical cut after a hip or knee replacement: using barbed sutures with skin glue versus another standard method. It aims to see which method leads to better healing and fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled to have a first-time hip or knee replacement
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 30
- You are a non-smoker or have quit smoking for at least 4 weeks
- You can read and understand French
- You are able to follow study instructions, including filling in a calendar
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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