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Impact of Suture Type on Pigment Disturbances in Patients of Skin of Color
Led by Melissa Pugliano-Mauro · Updated on 2025-07-08
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Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
208 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The present study assesses if dissolvable (fast gut) or non-dissolvable (polypropylene) epidermal sutures produce better cosmetic results in terms of dyspigmentation and scarring in patients of skin of color. Through a split-wound study design, patients undergoing standard elliptical excisions at least 3 cm in length will receive each suture type. Measurements of dyspigmentation and scarring will be made at 7 days (for the head and neck), 10 days (for the trunk and extremities), and 3 months for all locations.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Impact of Suture Type on Pigment Disturbances in Patients of Skin of Color
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Undergoing dermatologic surgery with planned elliptical excision of 3 cm or greater
- Able to give informed consent
- Able to return for 3 month follow up
- New Immigration Scale (NIS) skin color 4 or greater
You will not qualify if you...
- High-tension wound closures not suitable for 5-0 simple running epidermal sutures
- Known allergy to suture materials
- Pregnant
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213
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2
UPMC St. Margaret
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15215
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3
UPMC Shadyside Place
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15232
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Research Team
M
Melissa Pugliano-Mauro, MD
CONTACT
J
Jeffrey M Plowey, MS, ASCP(HTL)
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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