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Effect of Skin Closure Techniques on Body Image and Mood in Women Undergoing Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
Led by Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital · Updated on 2026-04-14
140
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating how two different skin closure methods affect body image and mood in women undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancers. The study focuses on patients having elective surgery with a vertical midline abdominal incision, aiming to understand whether the closure technique influences patients' feelings about their body appearance, cosmetic satisfaction, and anxiety or depression levels. This research also assesses the safety of the subcuticular suture method by monitoring wound complications such as infections or wound separation. Participants will be randomly placed into one of two groups: one group will have their incision closed with continuous subcuticular sutures using absorbable material, while the other group will receive interrupted skin closure using either metal staples or interrupted mattress sutures, based on standard practice. These closure techniques will be compared throughout the study. Participants will complete questionnaires evaluating body image and mood before surgery and again at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. Researchers will also monitor wound complications during these follow-ups. The main outcome measured is the change in Body Image Scale scores from before surgery to each post-operative time point, along with changes in anxiety and depression scores. The study runs from surgery through six months of follow-up to track both psychological and physical healing outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Skin Closure Techniques on Body Image in Women Undergoing Gynecologic Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female participants aged 18 years or older
- Scheduled for elective open gynecologic surgery for suspected or confirmed gynecologic malignancy
- Planned surgery via a vertical midline laparotomy incision
- Able to read, understand, and complete Body Image Scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale questionnaires
- Provide written informed consent to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- History of prior radiotherapy to the abdominal or pelvic region
- Currently receiving chronic immunosuppressive therapy
- Body Mass Index less than 18 kg/m² or greater than 40 kg/m²
- Presence of cognitive impairment, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease
- Major psychiatric disorders preventing understanding or completion of questionnaires
- Undergoing emergency surgery
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Surgery day and immediate recovery period
Participants undergo gynecologic cancer surgery with skin closure using one of two techniques: continuous subcuticular suture or interrupted closure with staples or mattress sutures.
1 surgical visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 months
Participants are followed to assess body image, mood, and wound complications after surgery.
3 follow-up visits at post-operative Month 1, Month 3, and Month 6 (in-person or remote)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
M
mahmut yassa, MD
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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