Status:
COMPLETED
Aesthetic Outcome of Running Subcuticular Suture Versus Running Horizontal Mattress Suture Closure of Linear Wounds on the Trunk and Extremities
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Davis
Conditions:
Wound of Skin
Scar
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of running subcuticular suture versus running horizontal mattress suture for the repair of cutaneous linear wounds on the trunk and extremitie...
Detailed Description
Sutures are the standard of care in repairing cutaneous wounds. The majority of surgical reconstructions following a Mohs micrographic surgery and standard surgical excisions require two layers of sut...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All patients scheduled for cutaneous surgical procedures with one of the study investigators at the UC Davis Dermatology Clinic will be screened for eligibility.
- 18 years of age or older
- Able to give informed consent themselves
- Patient scheduled for cutaneous surgical procedure on the trunk or extremities with predicted primary closure
- Willing to return for follow up visit
Exclusion
- Incarceration
- Under 18 years of age
- Pregnant Women
- Wounds with predicted closure length less than 3 cm
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 30 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05263713
Start Date
November 1 2021
End Date
October 30 2024
Last Update
November 7 2024
Active Locations (1)
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University of California, Davis
Sacramento, California, United States, 95816