Harmonic Scalpel Vs. Electrocautery in Breast Reduction Surgery

Stopped early · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Hyperplasia

In brief

Purpose: The aims of this randomized clinical trial are to assess and compare 3 different outcomes in women undergoing breast reduction surgery using two different surgical devices: the Harmonic Scalpel and electrocautery. The three metrics are: 1. the time taken to complete the operation 2. drainage volume in the days immediately following surgery, 3. patient pain in the days immediately following surgery.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00819260

Run by

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

People needed

31

Starts

2009-03-01

Expected to finish

2010-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-05-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients are eligible for enrollment if they agree to provide informed consent, can read and speak English, are at least 18 years of age, and are in generally good health.

You may not qualify if…

• under 18 years of age

Where it is running

• Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center — Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States

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