Comparing the scar healing of skin cuts in children when using stitches under versus on the ski

• Conditions: acerations; Lacerations; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents; Surgery - Surgical techniques; Skin - Normal skin development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000168752
• Lead Sponsor: Wai-Ting Choi

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-02-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Non-gaping, linear laceration.
Has a legally acceptable representative capable of understanding the informed consent document and providing consent of the subject's behalf

Exclusion Criteria

Allergy to suture material
Known personal or family history of keloid formation or hypertrophic scars
Bleeding or clotting disorder
Laceration as a result of a mammalian bite
Laceration can be repaired with the application of topical adhesive
Wound involving deep vital structures

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cosmetic outcome. <br>Assessed using the previously validated Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). Lacerations will be assigned a 1 to 10 point in each criterion. Investigators will use the observer section to assess the vascularity, pigmentation, relief, pliability, surface area and overall opinion of the scar using this scale. Parents and adolescents (age, >15 years) will be asked a series of seven questions using this scale and consideration of using the specific suture technique in the future. The presence of a keloid scar and the width of the scar will also be measured to the nearest millimetre in its widest dimension will also be noted.[3 months]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Wound infection.<br>During the follow-up visit, the wound will be evaluated for the presence of wound infection” which is defined as one that requires systemic antibiotics as determined by the treating clinician.[Single time point, a follow-up visit within 5 to 8 days after the procedure.];Wound dehiscence.<br>During the follow-up visit, the wound will be evaluated for the presence of wound dehiscence” which is defined present if the wound edges are not coapted and require the placement of additional sutures or tissue adhesives.[Single time point, a follow-up visit within 5 to 8 days after the procedure.]