Cosmetic Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction After Facial Laceration Repair in the Emergency Depart… (NCT01514084) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Cosmetic Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction After Facial Laceration Repair in the Emergency Department
United States160 participantsStarted 2012-02
Plain-language summary
Facial lacerations are commonly treated in the emergency department. The nature of the injury leads to a great deal of concern about the long-term cosmetic appearance of the wounds.
Research Questions
1. What is the association between wound characteristics, wound management in the ED, patient satisfaction in the ED, and patient-rated cosmetic appearance of sutured wounds?
2. Is there a difference noted among ED providers with different levels of training?
3. Is there an association between initial satisfaction scores and wound outcome?
4. Is there an association between short term and long term wound scores?
Design This is a non-randomized, prospective, observational study of patients who present to the ED seeking treatment for facial laceration repair.
Who can participate
Age range
17 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Families presenting to the ED for repair of facial laceration will be approached for study inclusion if:
* Their child seeking treatment is less than 18 years of age
* The laceration was sustained less than 12 hours prior to presentation to Children's ED
* They speak English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Families presenting to the ED for repair of facial laceration will be excluded from study participation if they:
* Are medically complex children
* Have a history of pre-existing coagulopathy or collagen vascular disease
* Have a history of immunodeficiency or diabetes mellitus
* Are suspected of non-accidental trauma
* Have wounds that could be approximated by tissue adhesives
* Have animal or human bites
* Have gross contamination
* Have puncture wounds
* Have lacerations of tendon/nerve/cartilage
* Have scalp lacerations
* Do not speak English
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
1
Cosmetic outcome
Timeframe: 6 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT01514084
SponsorChildren's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota