Comparison of Traditional Superficial Cutaneous Sutures Versus Steri-Strip Coaptive Film in Layered Dermatologic Closures
Completed
- Conditions
- Wound Cosmesis
- Registration Number
- NCT01938586
- Lead Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the cosmetic outcome between buried intradermal and superficial cutaneous suture closures versus buried intradermal sutureand superficial Steri-Strip closures in the bilayered repair of dermatologic wounds on the back following elliptical excision of benign or malignant lesions
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 10
Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years or greater in age
- Simple excision of benign or malignant lesion on the back
- Final scar length of at least 3cm
Exclusion Criteria
- Known history of keloid formation or hypertrophic scars
- Known adhesive allergy
- Pregnancy or active breast feeding
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Overall scar appearance as evaluated by the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Rates of postoperative complications 6 months Assessment of scar erythema, swelling, infection, drainage, dehiscence
Time for closure of each split half portion of wound 1 hour (intraoperative)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Henry Ford Dermatology Clinic
🇺🇸Detroit, Michigan, United States
Henry Ford Dermatology Clinic🇺🇸Detroit, Michigan, United States