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NCT Number: NCT02780934

Comparing Pressure Versus Simple Adhesive Dressing After Mohs Reconstruction

The purpose of this study is to determine whether using a pressure- vs. simple adhesive dressing affects the postoperative course and wound healing outcomes following Mohs surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

The investigators will randomize patients undergoing Mohs surgery to receive either a pressure or a simple adhesive dressing following their procedure. The hypothesis is that patients with the simple adhesive dressings will be more satisfied and comfortable with their wound care on follow-up. These patients are also expected to cite greater convenience managing the simple dressing at home. Finally, the investigators anticipate no difference in the number of postoperative complications between the two groups and expect that there will be a lower cost associated with the simple adhesive dressing as compared to the pressure dressing.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients will be considered for enrollment if they have been referred to a Mohs surgeon for consideration of Mohs surgery for non-melanoma skin cancer.

Exclusion criteria

  • Lack of indication for Mohs
  • Significant comorbidities
  • Case of a high-risk location or tumor size which necessitates consultation with other specialties in advance.

Treatment and study plan

Pressure Dressing

Other

Patients in this group will receive the standard post-operative bandage: a pressure dressing consisting of high absorbency gauze and retention tape.

Simple Adhesive Dressing

Other

Patients in this group will receive the experimental bandage: a simple adhesive dressing consisting of a non adherent pad and transparent dressing.

Primary outcomes

  1. Patient Satisfaction

    Time frame: Assessed at the first clinical follow-up visit, 1-2 weeks following Mohs procedure

    Patients are asked to complete a survey regarding their satisfaction with their post-operative dressing. Surveys will be distributed at their first clinical follow-up visit. They are asked to rate their overall satisfaction and difficulty sleeping, bathing, and returning to normal activity following their Mohs procedure.

  2. Complications

    Time frame: Assessed at the first clinical follow-up visit, 1-2 weeks following Mohs procedure

    The number of complications requiring medical attention in each arm of the study. These complications include: infection, bleeding, wound dehiscence, splitting or retained stitches, pain, and cosmetic disfigurement.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
May 24, 2016
Registry last updated
Aug 19, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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