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Electrodesiccation and Curettage vs Excision for Skin Surgery

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Waitlist Available
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 3-12 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial compares two methods for treating low-risk skin lesions on the body: scraping off the lesion with electric current versus cutting it out and stitching the wound. The study aims to see which method results in a better-looking scar and how it affects patients' quality of life. Electrosurgery is a well-established method for treating skin lesions, offering advantages such as rapid treatment and cosmetically acceptable results.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3-12 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3-12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Scar Assessment
Secondary study objectives
Complications
Quality of Life Measures (DLQI)

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: ExcisionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The excision arm will undergo standard excision with repair by complex linear closure.
Group II: ED&CExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The ED\&C arm will receive the standard ED\&C care.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, DavisLead Sponsor
943 Previous Clinical Trials
4,755,629 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Electrodesiccation and Curettage Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05074225 — N/A
Skin Surgery Research Study Groups: ED&C, Excision
Skin Surgery Clinical Trial 2023: Electrodesiccation and Curettage Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05074225 — N/A
Electrodesiccation and Curettage 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05074225 — N/A
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