A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Sutures vs Staples for High Tension Closures

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Conditions studied: Surgery, Skin Cancer, Suture; Complications, Infection or Inflammation

In brief

The study aims to compare outcomes in patient comfort, cosmetic appearance, and complication rates between sutures and staples in high tension areas for closures of skin cancers excised in a dermatology clinic.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06638736

Run by

University of Kansas Medical Center

People needed

0

Starts

2020-07-01

Expected to finish

2024-10-10

Last updated by the study team

2024-10-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 and over
• Willing to return to KU for follow up clinic visits on at least 2 occasions
• Lesion location on high tension area as defined by: back, shoulder, scapula, elbow, scalp
• Incisions between the lengths of 3cm to 12 cm
• Skin pathology as defined by BCC, SCC, Melanoma
• No known history of keloid or excessive scar formation
• No known contraindication or skin sensitivity to suture or staple material
• No contraindication to lidocaine with epinephrine

You may not qualify if…

• <18 years old
• Non english speaking
• Needs surrogate decision maker

Where it is running

• Univeristy of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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