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Bevelled vs Straight Incisions for Alopecia
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Research Sponsored by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Bicoronal Incision required as part of surgical plan
Incision within hair-bearing scalp
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 year post surgery
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Study Summary
This trial will investigate whether or not a beveled incision affects hair growth preservation compared to a standard incision.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who need a bicoronal incision as part of their surgical plan and have hair where the cut will be made. They must be fit for surgery, able to follow up post-surgery, have no previous bicoronal incisions or scalp cancer, and not suffer from preexisting alopecia.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if a bevelled incision (angled with hair follicles) preserves more hair growth through a scar compared to a straight incision (perpendicular to skin). Each participant's right side of the scalp receives one type of cut while the left gets the other, then hair regrowth is monitored.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not explicitly listed but may include typical surgical risks such as infection at the incision site, scarring differences between sides, discomfort or pain during healing process.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
My surgery plan includes a bicoronal incision.
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My surgery cut is in a hair-growing area of my head.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 1 year post surgery
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 year post surgery
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Hair Regrowth Within the Scar
Secondary outcome measures
Scar Characteristics
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Straight IncisionActive Control1 Intervention
incision made perpendicular to scalp surface
Group II: Bevelled IncisionActive Control1 Intervention
Incision made at 45 degrees to scalp surface
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreLead Sponsor
657 Previous Clinical Trials
1,551,285 Total Patients Enrolled
Mathew A Plant, MDStudy DirectorUniversity of Toronto Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am unable to understand and agree to the study's details on my own.I am not a candidate for surgery due to my health condition.My surgery plan includes a bicoronal incision.I have had surgery with a bicoronal incision before.I have skin cancer on my scalp.My surgery cut is in a hair-growing area of my head.You already have hair loss on your scalp.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Straight Incision
- Group 2: Bevelled Incision
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are there any vacancies remaining in this investigation?
"As indicated on clinicaltrials.gov, this specific medical study is not presently recruiting patients; it was first posted in May 2012 and last updated in March of the same year. However, there are currently 170 other trials searching for participants across the United States."
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