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Surgical Technique for Scarring
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Led By Daniel Eisen, MD
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 looks at whether reducing tension on cuts can reduce scarring when stitching wounds on the neck, trunk, arms, or legs.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who are scheduled for skin surgery on the neck, trunk, or limbs and can return for follow-up. They must understand English and give consent. Pregnant women, those under 18, prisoners, or with very small wounds (<3cm) cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a technique called 'Apical Undermining' to reduce scarring after stitches in surgeries on the neck, trunk, arms or legs. It compares scars when one tip of the wound is undermined (skin freed up) versus not.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include variations in scar appearance and healing complications due to changes in tension around the surgical wound from the undermining procedure.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 3 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Observer Scar Assessment as measured by Patient Observer Scar Assessment Score (POSAS)
Secondary outcome measures
Complications or Adverse Events from Treatment
Patient Scar Assessment as measured by Patient Observer Scar Assessment Score (POSAS)
Width of Scar as measured using Trace-to-Tape Method
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Linear Wound Closure with Apical UnderminingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The other side of the wound will have a cutaneous layer of sutures, as is standard of care, and will receive apical undermining.
Group II: Linear Wound ClosureActive Control1 Intervention
A cutaneous layer of sutures will be placed on one side, as is standard of care.
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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
8 Trials studying Scarring
383 Patients Enrolled for Scarring
Daniel Eisen, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, Davis - Dermatology
8 Previous Clinical Trials
431 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Scarring
200 Patients Enrolled for Scarring
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am scheduled for skin surgery on my neck, trunk, or limbs that will be closed up right away.My wound is expected to close and is less than 3cm long.I cannot understand written or spoken English.I am 18 years old or older.I am under 18 years old.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Linear Wound Closure
- Group 2: Linear Wound Closure with Apical Undermining
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.
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Are there any open spots available in this experiment?
"The clinical trial listed on clinicaltrials.gov is not currently recruiting; however, it was initially posted on March 1st 2023 and the last update occurred seven days later. Nevertheless, there are presently 105 other trials actively searching for participants."
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