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Comparison of Traditional Superficial Cutaneous Sutures Versus Steri-Strip Coaptive Film in Layered Dermatologic Closures

Completed
Conditions
Wound Cosmesis
Interventions
Other: Steri-Strip
Other: Superficial sutures
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
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Surgical excisionSuperficial sutures-
Surgical excisionSteri-Strip-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall scar appearance as evaluated by the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rates of postoperative complications6 months

Assessment of scar erythema, swelling, infection, drainage, dehiscence

Time for closure of each split half portion of wound1 hour (intraoperative)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Henry Ford Dermatology Clinic

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Detroit, Michigan, United States

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