Comparison of Cosmetic Outcomes of Lacerations Repaired Using Absorbable Versus Non-absorbable Sutures

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Conditions studied: Lacerations, Wounds, Injuries

In brief

The primary objective of this prospective, randomized study is to compare cosmetic outcomes between absorbable and non-absorbable sutures in truncal and extremity lacerations in the pediatric and adult population. Secondary outcome measures include wound complications such as infection and wound dehiscence at the initial visit; and parental satisfaction and keloid formation after three months post repair.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00933829

Run by

Temple University

People needed

0

Starts

2009-04-01

Expected to finish

2010-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-06-04

Who can join

Age: 1 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Isolated injury
• Non-contaminated or minimally contaminated wounds
• Linear laceration 1-5 cms
• Topical adhesives not indicated

You may not qualify if…

• Trunk and extremity lacerations less than 1 cm or greater than 5 cm.
• Moderately contaminated wounds or dirty wounds
• Wounds with visible foreign bodies
• Wounds more than 8 hours old
• Wounds that can be repaired using topical adhesives
• Complex wounds needing surgical referral
• Wounds caused by mammalian bites
• Wounds in patients with immune deficiency, pregnancy, diabetes, suspected bleeding disorder or renal dysfunction
• Wounds in patients who are currently taking steroids
• Wounds in areas of tension such as the joint or crease
• Patients with allergic reaction to the topical anesthetic
• Irregular wounds

Where it is running

• Temple University Hospital — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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