The goal of this study is to assess whether running deep wound stiches will be superior to deep interrupted stiches in body contouring surgeries in massive weight loss patients. This is a split-wound study, thereby providing an internal control within each wound. Each side of the wound will be randomized to receive one of the two suturing techniques. Patients and raters will be blinded to the suture technique used in both wound-halfs.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
100
Saint Josph Hospital
Paris, Paris, France
RECRUITINGScar cosmesis
The primary outcome measure of this study will be the evaluation of the scar quality. This outcome will be assessed by the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). The patient and four blinded raters will assess the scars.
Time frame: 15 days
Scar cosmesis
The primary outcome measure of this study will be the evaluation of the scar quality. This outcome will be assessed by the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). The patient and four blinded raters will assess the scars.
Time frame: 1.5 months
Scar cosmesis
The primary outcome measure of this study will be the evaluation of the scar quality. This outcome will be assessed by the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). The patient and four blinded raters will assess the scars.
Time frame: 3 months
Scar cosmesis
The primary outcome measure of this study will be the evaluation of the scar quality. This outcome will be assessed by the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). The patient and four blinded raters will assess the scars.
Time frame: 6 months
Measurement of Scar Width
The width of the scar will be measured 10 centimeter from the midline on both scar-halfs.
Time frame: 3 months
Measurement of Scar Width
The width of the scar will be measured 10 centimeter from the midline on both scar-halfs.
Time frame: 6 months
Adverse Events
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Noting the presence or absence of dehiscence, infection or spitting sutures.
Time frame: 15 days
Adverse Events
Noting the presence or absence of dehiscence, infection or spitting sutures.
Time frame: 1.5 months
Adverse Events
Noting the presence or absence of dehiscence, infection or spitting sutures.
Time frame: 3 months
Adverse Events
Noting the presence or absence of dehiscence, infection or spitting sutures.
Time frame: 6 months
Time spent suturing the wound
The time spent suturing each half of the scar will be recorded in minutes
Time frame: up to 24h
Number of suture thread needed
The number of threads used to suture each half of the scar will be recorded
Time frame: up to 24h