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Comparison of Skin Closure Techniques in Oncological Neurosurgical Procedures: Intradermal Running Suture Versus Transdermal Interrupted Sutures
Led by Medical University of Warsaw · Updated on 2026-03-27
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
117 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to compare two commonly used methods of closing the skin after surgery for an intracranial tumor. Skin closure is one of the most important steps in neurosurgical procedures, as it has a major influence on how well the wound heals. In patients with brain tumors, proper wound healing is especially important because it may affect how soon additional treatments, such as radiotherapy or chemotherapy, can be started. There are different ways to close the skin after surgery, including running sutures and interrupted sutures. Both methods are widely used and considered safe. However, in oncological neurosurgery, there is limited scientific evidence comparing their effects, and the choice of technique is often based on the surgeon's personal experience. In this study, investigators will compare skin closure using running absorbable sutures with interrupted non-absorbable sutures. Investigators will evaluate how well, depending on used suturing methods, the wound heals and how often wound-related complications occur, such as infection, separation of the wound edges, or leakage of cerebrospinal fluid. Investigators believe that the results of this study will help improve wound care in patients undergoing neurosurgical treatment for brain tumors and, as a result, may contribute to better recovery and overall quality of life.
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Official Title
Comparison of Skin Closure Techniques in Oncological Neurosurgical Procedures: Intradermal Running Suture Versus Transdermal Interrupted Sutures
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or female at least 18 years old
- Qualified for a craniotomy due to supratentorial intracranial tumor
You will not qualify if you...
- Revision surgery due to recurrent brain tumor
- Emergency neurosurgical procedure
- Scalp incision involving glabrous skin (e.g. forehead) or facial regions (e.g. eyebrow)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Department of Neurosurgery of Medical University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland, 02-097
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Research Team
M
Michał Senger, M.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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