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