Split Scar Study to Assess Cosmetic Outcome From Differing Suture Spacing
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Suture, Complication, Wound, Wound Complication, Wound Dehiscence, Wound of Skin, Surgery, Suture; Complications, Infection or Inflammation
In brief
The investigators wish to determine how suture spacing (5 mm vs. 10 mm) affects cosmetic outcome and development of "train tracking" in wounds. Linear wounds with sutures spaced closer together may not be as cosmetically appealing when compared to those that have larger spacing between sutures. Suturing closer together constricts blood flow and increases tension that ultimately results in more tissue necrosis and a less appealing outcome. The investigators also aim to conclude if 5 mm or 10 mm suture spacing results in less complications.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03284983
- Run by
- Silver Falls Dermatology
- People needed
- 30
- Starts
- 2017-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2017-10-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-09-15
Who can join
Age: 30 and older, up to 100. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Male and female patients, at least 18 years of age, undergoing surgical excision of biopsy-proven skin cancers on the trunk or extremities at Silver Falls Dermatology \& Allergy outpatient clinic in Salem, Oregon. Patients with elliptical excisions with length greater than 4.0 centimeters were included.
You may not qualify if…
- Patients with prior scars within 2.5cm of the proposed elliptical excision, failure to comply with wound care instructions or failure to follow up.
Where it is running
- Silver Falls Dermatology — Salem, Oregon, United States (enrolling)
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