Status:

RECRUITING

Silicone Taping for the Improvement of Abdominal Donor Site Scars

Lead Sponsor:

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Conditions:

Hypertrophic Scar

Scar

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will look at silicone tape compared to the current no dressing standard at the investigators institution, to determine if silicone tape provides a significant improvement in post-abdominopl...

Detailed Description

This is a prospective, single center, masked, randomized self-controlled clinical human trial to evaluate the appearance of abdominal scars after autologous free-flap breast reconstruction following p...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • undergoing de novo abdominoplasty procedures as part of their breast reconstruction

Exclusion

  • patients with a history of collagen disease, connective tissue disorders, psoriasis or lupus
  • patients with scleroderma
  • patients with a history of adverse reaction to adhesives or silicone allergy
  • patients with signs of dehiscence or infection resulting in modification to the experimental or control dressings
  • patients who are unable to care for their incisions
  • patients who are current smokers
  • patients who are currently on steroids.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 16 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

32 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04506255

Start Date

November 16 2020

End Date

December 1 2026

Last Update

February 18 2025

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Halifax Infirmary

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 3A7