Evaluation of Hypersensitivity Reactions to Silk Fibroin Versus 2-octyl Cyanoacrylate Mesh in Shoulder Surgery

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Conditions studied: Hypersensitivity Reactions, Allergic Contact Dermatitis

In brief

The purpose of this study is to document the incidence of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to silk fibroin and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate mesh dressings after open shoulder surgery, to identify differences in clinic utilization for complications related to silk fibroin and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate mesh dressings and to collect patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) related to patient comfort and satisfaction for silk fibroin and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate mesh dressings.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07573202

Run by

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

People needed

350

Starts

2026-06-30

Expected to finish

2028-07-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-14

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• open shoulder procedure with Dr. James Gregory or Dr. Robert Fullick.

You may not qualify if…

• Prior documented medical adhesive contact allergy.
• Negative pressure wound dressings.
• Any procedure involving a wound problem at the planned surgical site.

Where it is running

• The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas, United States

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