This is a prospective, controlled, randomized, multi-center clinical study of up to 80 patients with full thickness surgical incisions associated with bi-lateral breast procedures. Breast procedures where symmetrical incisions of at least 15cm in length are planned for both breast (bilateral procedure) will be randomised to receive final skin closure of one breast with Prineo (DERMABOND PROTAPE) and the other with intradermal sutures (control). Patients will be evaluated post-operatively at 24 hours (± 6 hours), 7 days (± 1 day), 12 - 25 days, and 90 days (± 10 days).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Be at least 18 years of age;
* Be in good general health in the opinion of the Investigator with no conditions that would significantly impact wound healing as determined by medical history and review of recent concomitant medications;
* Require identical skin closure of full-thickness intersecting surgical incisions with a combined length of at least 15cm on each breast as part of elective breast procedures, requiring the placement of sutures in the superficial fascia and subcutaneous tissue to relieve skin tension prior to final skin closure;
* Be willing to follow instructions for incision care as instructed by the investigator, and refrain from swimming or soaking in a tub until suture removal occurs (during the first 12-25 days) of the study;
* Agree to return for all follow-up evaluations specified in this protocol \[7 days (± 1 day), 12 - 25 days, and 90 days (± 10 days)\], six (± 1 month) and twelve months (± 1 month)\];
* Agree not to schedule any additional elective surgical procedures that involve an incision that is randomized for inclusion in this study, until their participation in this study is complete; and
* Sign the informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Have peripheral vascular disease;
* Have insulin dependent diabetes mellitus;
* Be known to have a blood clotting disorder;
* Be receiving antibiotic therapy for pre-existing condition or infection;
* Be known to be HIV-positive or otherwise immunocompromised;
* Have known personal …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Continuous Apposition of the Skin Edges Without Wound Dehiscence or Re-closure as Measured by the Upper Limit of 95% Confidence Interval in Proportion of Successes for Each Groups.