Comparison of Traditional Superficial Cutaneous Sutures Versus Steri-Strip Coaptive Film in Layered Dermatologic Closures

N/ACompletedNCT01938586

Henry Ford Health System10 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to compare the cosmetic outcome between buried intradermal and superficial cutaneous suture closures versus buried intradermal sutureand superficial Steri-Strip closures in the bilayered repair of dermatologic wounds on the back following elliptical excision of benign or malignant lesions

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Wound Cosmesis

Interventions

Steri-StripOTHER

Superficial suturesOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or greater in age * Simple excision of benign or malignant lesion on the back * Final scar length of at least 3cm Exclusion Criteria: * Known history of keloid formation or hypertrophic scars * Known adhesive allergy * Pregnancy or active breast feeding

Locations (1)

Henry Ford Dermatology Clinic

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Overall scar appearance as evaluated by the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale

Time frame: 6 months

Secondary Outcomes

Rates of postoperative complications

Assessment of scar erythema, swelling, infection, drainage, dehiscence

Time frame: 6 months

Time for closure of each split half portion of wound

Time frame: 1 hour (intraoperative)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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