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Effect of Externally Implantable Tissue Expansion Device on Scar Length

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Skin Lesion
Interventions
Device: Externally Implantable Tissue Expansion Device
Registration Number
NCT00798798
Lead Sponsor
Northwestern University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess whether brief use of an externally implantable tissue expansion device following excisional skin cancer surgery will significantly reduce the diameter of the final wound defect, and hence the length of the final linear primary closure. The secondary objective is to assess the functional benefits, if any, associated with use of the tissue expander.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Implantable Tissue Expansion DeviceExternally Implantable Tissue Expansion DeviceWill apply externally implantable tissue expansion device for 2 days
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Surface area (in cm2) of subject's scar3 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Treating physicians will note any adverse effects3 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Northwestern University Dermatology

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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