Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison Study on Hair Apposition Technique Performed Between Nurses and Doctors in Emergency Department.
Lead Sponsor:
Singapore General Hospital
Conditions:
Scalp Laceration
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness, complications and benefits of Hair Apposition Technique(HAT)performed by nurses or doctors.
Detailed Description
Hair Apposition Technique (HAT) is a relatively new technique for treating certain scalp lacerations. It has been shown to be equally acceptable as compared to the standard toilet and suture. This pro...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All age group
- Linear lacerations of scalp
- Lacerations less than 10cm in length
- Hair at least 3cm in length
Exclusion
- Severely contaminated wounds
- Actively bleeding wounds
- Patients with unstable vital signs or altered mental state
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2002
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
February 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
360 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00353769
Start Date
November 1 2002
End Date
February 1 2005
Last Update
February 10 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Singapore General Hospital
Singapore, Singapore, 169608