CompletedNot Applicable

A Comparison Study of the Tensile Strength of Sutures Used in Dermatologic Surgery on the Day of Suture Removal, Following Wound Care With Two Different Products

United States40 participantsStarted 2010-05

Plain-language summary

Sutures are an integral part of surgery and available materials are diverse, as are the options for post-procedure care. Both saline and hydrogen peroxide are commonly used cleansing agents. This study aims to compare the effect of saline and hydrogen peroxide on the tensile strength of 4-0 nylon sutures following removal from a cutaneous surgical wound.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subject is willing to comply with the informed consent procedures * Subject's wound is on the body or scalp * Subject will be able to come to the clinic for suture removal on day 14 Exclusion Criteria: * Subject is less than 18 years of age * Subject's wound was not closed with 4-0 nylon sutures * Subject's wound is on the face * Subject plans to apply other topicals to the area under study * Subject's suture is removed before or after day 14

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Tensile strength of 4-0 nylon sutures

Timeframe: 14 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01533675

SponsorUniversity of Miami

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-08

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