CompletedNot Applicable

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

United States10 participantsStarted 2013-11

Plain-language summary

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

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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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

What they're measuring

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

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01938586

SponsorHenry Ford Health System

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2014-06

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