Silk Fibroin vs 2-octyl Cyanoacrylate for Contact Dermatitis
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to document the incidence of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to silk fibroin and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate mesh dressings after open shoulder surgery, to identify differences in clinic utilization for complications related to silk fibroin and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate mesh dressings and to collect patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) related to patient comfort and satisfaction for silk fibroin and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate mesh dressings.
Who Is on the Research Team?
James M Gregory, MD
Principal Investigator
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo open shoulder surgery and receive either silk fibroin or 2-octyl cyanoacrylate mesh dressings
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for allergic contact dermatitis and other complications related to dressings
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- 2-octyl Cyanoacrylate Mesh
- Silk Fibroin
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Lead Sponsor
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