Split Scar Study to Assess Cosmetic Outcome From Differing Suture Spacing
NCT ID: NCT03284983
Last Updated: 2017-09-15
Study Results
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2017-07-01
2017-10-01
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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10 mm suture spacing
The investigators aim to determine how suture spacing affects cosmetic outcome of wound healing. One side (1/2 of the wound length) was sutured with 10 mm suture spacing
Suture spacing for wound closure
The wound was divided in half and sutures were spaced 5mm or 10mm apart depending on side. The sutures were removed at 2-week follow-up appointment and photographs were taken. The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) was then performed by both patient and physician.
Interventions
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Suture spacing for wound closure
The wound was divided in half and sutures were spaced 5mm or 10mm apart depending on side. The sutures were removed at 2-week follow-up appointment and photographs were taken. The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) was then performed by both patient and physician.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
30 Years
100 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Samaritan Health Services
OTHER
Silver Falls Dermatology
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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William Lear, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Silver Falls Dermatology
Locations
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Silver Falls Dermatology
Salem, Oregon, United States
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Dumville JC, Coulthard P, Worthington HV, Riley P, Patel N, Darcey J, Esposito M, van der Elst M, van Waes OJ. Tissue adhesives for closure of surgical incisions. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Nov 28;2014(11):CD004287. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004287.pub4.
Bloemen MC, van Gerven MS, van der Wal MB, Verhaegen PD, Middelkoop E. An objective device for measuring surface roughness of skin and scars. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 Apr;64(4):706-15. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2010.03.006. Epub 2011 Jan 8.
Sagi HC, Papp S, Dipasquale T. The effect of suture pattern and tension on cutaneous blood flow as assessed by laser Doppler flowmetry in a pig model. J Orthop Trauma. 2008 Mar;22(3):171-5. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e318169074c.
Braverman IM, Keh A, Goldminz D. Correlation of laser Doppler wave patterns with underlying microvascular anatomy. J Invest Dermatol. 1990 Sep;95(3):283-6. doi: 10.1111/1523-1747.ep12484917.
Shin TM, Bordeaux JS. How suture technique affects the cosmetic outcome of cutaneous repairs. J Drugs Dermatol. 2014 Aug;13(8):967-9.
Other Identifiers
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IRB16-051
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id