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Suture Technique

Suture Techniques for Scar Appearance

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Research Sponsored by University of California, Davis

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3 months

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare how two types of stitches affect the appearance of scars. Half of the wound will be repaired with one type of stitch, and the other half with the other type. The scar will be evaluated 3 months after surgery.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 who can consent to participate, are scheduled for skin surgery on their trunk or limbs at the UC Davis Dermatology Clinic, and are willing to return for a follow-up. It's not suitable for those unable to give informed consent or attend follow-ups.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares two ways of stitching up linear wounds: running subcuticular sutures versus running horizontal mattress sutures. Each wound will be half-closed with each method. The look of the scar will be judged three months later using specific scar assessment tools.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Possible side effects may include typical risks associated with wound closure such as infection, increased scarring, pain at the suture site, inflammation, and allergic reactions to suture materials.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Scar Assessment as measured by Patient Observer Scar Assessment Score (POSAS)

Width of Scar as measured using Trace-to-Tape Method

Secondary outcome measures

Complications or Adverse Events from Treatment

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Running Subcuticular SutureExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Half of the wound is repaired with running subcuticular sutures

Group II: Running Horizontal MattressExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Half of the wound is repaired with running horizontal mattress sutures

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, DavisLead Sponsor

910 Previous Clinical Trials

4,706,941 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Running Horizontal Mattress Suture (Suture Technique) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05263713 — N/A

Skin Wound Research Study Groups: Running Horizontal Mattress, Running Subcuticular Suture

Skin Wound Clinical Trial 2023: Running Horizontal Mattress Suture Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05263713 — N/A

Running Horizontal Mattress Suture (Suture Technique) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05263713 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many research participants are enrolled in this trial at present?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this study is presently recruiting patients and was first published on November 1st 2021; the listing has been updated as recently as February 28th 2022. The research team is looking for 50 volunteers at a single site."

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Is this research endeavor presently accepting participants?

"As documented on clinicaltrials.gov, this research study is still recruiting patients; it was first published in November 2021 and revised at the end of February 2022."

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