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Suture Technique

Suture Techniques for Scar Appearance

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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 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

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.
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.
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 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

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Scar Assessment as measured by Patient Observer Scar Assessment Score (POSAS)
Width of Scar as measured using Trace-to-Tape Method
Secondary study objectives
Complications or Adverse Events from Treatment

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: 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
944 Previous Clinical Trials
4,755,912 Total Patients Enrolled
6 Trials studying Scarring
323 Patients Enrolled for Scarring

Media Library

Running Horizontal Mattress Suture (Suture Technique) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05263713 — N/A
Scarring Research Study Groups: Running Horizontal Mattress, Running Subcuticular Suture
Scarring 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
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