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NCT Number: NCT01932359

Rapidly Absorbable Versus Non-absorbable Sutures for Mohs Surgery Repair on the Face: a Randomized Controlled Split-scar Study

This study aims to compare scar outcomes between rapidly absorbable and non-absorbable sutures (stitches) for the closure of wounds after skin cancer removal on the face.

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Key information

Conditions

Scars Cicatrix Disease Attributes Facies Fibrosis Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, UBC, Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4E8, Canada

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Mohs surgical wound on the face
  • Wound greater than or equal to 4 cm in length
  • Subject is willing and capable of cooperating to the extent and degree required by the protocol and will be able to come for follow-up assessments
  • Subject has read and signed Subject Information and Informed Consent Form

Exclusion criteria

  • Surgical wound less than 4 cm in length
  • Surgical site outside of face
  • Subject to be be treated with radiation therapy after surgery
  • Subject is not willing or able to attend for follow-up assessments

Treatment and study plan

rapidly absorbable suture (Vicryl Rapide)

Other

non-absorbable suture (Ethilon)

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBSES) score

    Time frame: 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of British Columbia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Rapidly Absorbable Versus Non-absorbable Sutures for Mohs Surgery Repair on the Face: a Randomized Controlled Split-scar Study (RAVNAS)

Acronym: RAVNAS

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Aug 30, 2013
Registry last updated
Apr 13, 2015

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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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