In this study the efficacy of an acellular dermal template (Novomaix), combined with split thickness skin grafts, for use in patients with full thickness skin defects, is tested. Results will be compared intra-patient with those obtained after conventional treatment with split thickness skin grafts. The investigators expect this treatment to provide better outcome regarding scar quality.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥18 years (for Zurich: ≤ 18 years)
* Full thickness skin defects configured in such a way that two comparable and measurable areas can be grafted, both of minimally 3x3 cm
* ≤ 50% TBSA full thickness skin defects at time of intervention
* Informed consent by the patient and/or legal representatives.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with infected wounds
* Full thickness skin wounds located in face and/or genitals will not be included
* Pregnant or breast feeding females
* Patients with known concomitant medical conditions that may interfere with normal wound healing (e.g. immune deficiency, HIV, uncontrolled diabetes, treatment with corticoid therapy, collagenoses, cancer)
* Known allergy against porcine collagen or elastin
* Patients that are expected (according to the responsible medical doctor) to be non-compliant to the study protocol. (This includes patients with severe cognitive dysfunction/impairment and severe psychiatric disorders)
* Previous enrolment of the patient into the current study
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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Scar quality as assessed for scar elasticity (experimental vs control area) as measured by Cutometer or as assessed using subjective scar assessment scale (POSAS)