Rapidly Absorbable Versus Non-absorbable Sutures for Mohs Surgery Repair on the Face: a Randomized Controlled Split-scar Study
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Scars
- Registration Number
- NCT01932359
- Lead Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
- Brief Summary
This study aims to compare scar outcomes between rapidly absorbable and non-absorbable sutures (stitches) for the closure of wounds after skin cancer removal on the face.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 105
Inclusion Criteria
- Mohs surgical wound on the face
- Wound greater than or equal to 4 cm in length
- Subject is willing and capable of cooperating to the extent and degree required by the protocol and will be able to come for follow-up assessments
- Subject has read and signed Subject Information and Informed Consent Form
Exclusion Criteria
- Surgical wound less than 4 cm in length
- Surgical site outside of face
- Subject to be be treated with radiation therapy after surgery
- Subject is not willing or able to attend for follow-up assessments
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBSES) score 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, UBC, Vancouver General Hospital
🇨🇦Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, UBC, Vancouver General Hospital🇨🇦Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada