Evaluating the Efficacy of 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate (2-OCA) With Four Interrupted Sutures in Adult Male Circumcision

August 29, 2025 updated by: Premal Patel, MD, University of Manitoba

Is 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate (2-OCA) With Four Interrupted Sutures Non-inferior to Continuous Suturing as a Wound Closure Technique in Adult Male Circumcision: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

This study aims to determine whether cyanoacrylate glue is a non-inferior alternative to continuous suturing for wound closure following adult circumcision. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate and compare operative time, pain, cosmesis, complications and patient satisfaction associated with the use of cyanoacrylate glue versus standard suturing for wound closure. To the best of our knowledge, this will be one of the first studies to investigate the use of cyanoacrylate glue for wound closure following adult circumcision. The findings from this study could provide valuable insights into the potential benefits of using cyanoacrylate glue as a non-inferior alternative to continuous suturing for wound closure. Additionally, this study may also inform clinical practice guidelines on the most effective techniques for wound closure following adult circumcision.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

This non-blinded, randomized controlled pilot study is to be conducted at the Men's Health Clinic in Winnipeg, Manitoba. All eligible patients undergoing circumcision will be invited to participate in the study. They will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio using a computer-generated random list. Patients will be randomized to 2-Octyl cyanoacrylate (2-OCA) with four interrupted sutures vs. standard suturing alone. In the post-operative recovery area, patients will be asked to complete a VAS questionnaire. Patients will then be brought in for their routine visit 6 weeks post-op. During the visit, closure of the wound as well as any potential complications will be assessed by a research team member. At that time, a questionnaire will be administered to study participants to assess variables such as post-procedure pain as well as their satisfaction with the recovery process and cosmesis post-circumcision. Cosmesis and complications will also be assessed 12 weeks post-op.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

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20

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Manitoba
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3K 1M3
        • Men's Health Clinic Manitoba

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients >16 years of age undergoing circumcision will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients <16 years of age who did not provide consent to be randomized.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: 2-octyl cyanoacrylate glue with four interrupted sutures
In this arm the provider will use 2-octyl cyanoacrylate glue with four interrupted sutures for wound closing following circumcision.
Procedure: Circumcision wound closure using 2-octyl cyanoacrylate glue with four interrupted sutures
2-octyl cyanoacrylate glue is a wound closure adhesive which will be used with four interrupted sutures following circumcision for wound closure.
Active Comparator: Continuous suture
In this arm the provider will use continuous suturing for wound closing following circumcision.
Procedure: Circumcision wound closure using continuous sutuing
Continuous suturing is the standard following circumcision for wound closure.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cosmesis
Time Frame: 6 and 12 weeks post-operation
A cosmetic appearance satisfaction questionnaire will be administered at weeks 6 and 12 post-operation.
6 and 12 weeks post-operation
Post-operative Pain
Time Frame: Immediately post-operation and 6 weeks post-operation
Using a visual analogue pain scale [range 0-10; 0 = no pain, 10 = maximal pain], pain will be assessed as reported by the patient to determine their pain.
Immediately post-operation and 6 weeks post-operation
Complication Rate
Time Frame: 6 and 12 weeks post-operation
Measuring and recording any adverse events post procedure such as surgical site infection, bleeding, hematoma, diffuse swelling, and increased sensitivity amidst intercourse.
6 and 12 weeks post-operation
Intra-Operative Time
Time Frame: During the operation
Intra-operative time will be measured starting when the physician makes the first incision and ends when sutures are finished.
During the operation

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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University of Manitoba

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

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August 26, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

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August 6, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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August 6, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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June 27, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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July 3, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

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July 5, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

Last Update Posted

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September 5, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 29, 2025

Last Verified

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July 1, 2024

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • HS26545

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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