Status:
UNKNOWN
Scar Resection and Reconstruction With Integra and Split Skin Grafts in Patients With Non-Suicidal Self-Inflicted Scars
Lead Sponsor:
Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Ludwigshafen
Collaborating Sponsors:
Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim
Conditions:
Nonsuicidal Self Injury
Stigmatization
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Non-suicidal self-inflicted (NSSI) scars can act as a physical reminder of previous self-inflicted self-harm, thereby not only worsening the symptoms of depression and self-doubt but also leading to r...
Detailed Description
Non-suicidal self-injury behaviour describes behaviour in patients, who have no intention to commit suicide. This can be performed in many different ways, e.g., automutilation through burning, scratch...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with non-suicidal self-inflicted scars (NSSI) on the forearms who have resigned from self-infliction for more than one year can be included in the study.
- The patients have to be older than 18 years old. Their psychological status has to be stable and certified by a psychologist.
- Patients have to have a high psychosocial pressure due to the non-suicidal self-inflicted scars on the forearms.
- Patients have to agree to supportive psychotherapy during the time of the study.
- Patients have to agree to wear their compression gear for 12 months after the surgical intervention.
Exclusion
- Pregnancies
- Age younger than 18
- Any other comorbid conditions like body-dysmorphic conditions or eating disorders
- Tendency to develop hypertrophic scars or keloids
- The participation in other clinical studies.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 6 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
15 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04420442
Start Date
November 6 2018
End Date
November 1 2024
Last Update
June 9 2020
Active Locations (1)
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BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen
Ludwigshafen, Germany, 67071