Pilot Study of Vicryl Plus and Monocryl Plus in Breast Surgery
Phase 4
18 Years
N/A
18 Years
N/A
Open (Enrolling by invite only)
Female
Breast Cancer Surgery
Female
Breast Cancer Surgery
Trial Information
Pilot Study of Vicryl Plus and Monocryl Plus in Breast Surgery
Inclusion Criteria:
- All patients over 18 years old who attend the Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust for elective
breast cancer surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
- patients unable to give consent or comply with follow up
- patients undergoing surgery for benign disease
- patients with inflammatory cancers or skin ulceration
- patients having neo-adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- patients with known allergy to triclosan antiseptic
- patients with immune deficiency diseases
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Prevention
Outcome Measure:
reduction of surgical site infection
Outcome Time Frame:
6-7 months
Safety Issue:
Yes
Authority:
United Kingdom: Research Ethics Committee
Study ID:
C624/07
NCT ID:
NCT00830271
Start Date:
December 2008
Completion Date:
September 2009
Related Keywords:
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- surgical site infection
- wound complications
- suture
- antiseptic
- wound closure
- Breast Neoplasms
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