Topical Skin Adhesive versus Nylon Sutures For Incision Closure In Forefoot Surgery: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Elective forefoot surgery; hallux valgus; First Metatarsophalangeal joint fusion; Surgery - Surgical techniques; Skin - Normal skin development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620001207909
• Lead Sponsor: St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2018-12-05
• Study Start: 2020-11-13
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 84

Inclusion Criteria

The inclusion criteria for this study were:
- Age greater than 18 years
- Undergoing elective open forefoot surgery; either Scarf ± Akin osteotomy for hallux valgus or first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis)
- Informed consent for participation in the RCT

Exclusion Criteria

The exclusion criteria for this study were:
- Revision forefoot surgery
- Percutaneous forefoot surgery
- Patients undergoing surgery not involving the first ray
- Cognitive impairment preventing patient from adhering to post operative instructions or completing patient reported outcome scores

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual analogue scale for pain[two weeks following surgery]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Wound evaluation using validated wound evaluation score (Modified Hollander Wound Score)[two weeks following surgery];Time taken for each method of skin closure. This was measured using a digital stopwatch and recorded on each CRF and entered onto the study database following each operation[At the time of surgery];Time taken to undergo dressing change in first outpatient clinic appointment. This was measured using a digital stopwatch and recorded on each CRF and entered onto the study database following each operation[Two weeks following surgery];Patient satisfaction with incision cosmesis. This was measured using a 5-point Likert Scale: Very Dissatisfied, Dissatisfied, Neutral, Satisfied, Very Satisfied[six weeks following surgery]