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NCT Number: NCT01938586

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

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

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Key information

Conditions

Wound Cosmesis Cicatrix Fibrosis Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Henry Ford Dermatology Clinic

Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

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

Treatment and study plan

Steri-Strip

Other

Superficial sutures

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Overall scar appearance as evaluated by the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale

    Time frame: 6 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Rates of postoperative complications

    Time frame: 6 months

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

  2. Time for closure of each split half portion of wound

    Time frame: 1 hour (intraoperative)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Henry Ford Health System

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Traditional Superficial Cutaneous Sutures Versus Steri-Strip Coaptive Film in Layered Dermatologic Closures on the Back - a Prospective, Randomized, Split-scar Study

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Sep 10, 2013
Registry last updated
Apr 15, 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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