CompletedNot Applicable

Long-Term Outcome of Pediatric Traumatic Wound Repair: Suture Versus Tissue Adhesive

Switzerland386 participantsStarted 2017-06-13

Plain-language summary

This project is an observational trial investigating wound cosmetic appearance after repair of traumatic skin lacerations in the head area of pediatric patients with two different approaches to skin closure: sutures versus tissue adhesive. Photographs will be taken at two follow-up visits after repair and later assessed by external blinded plastic surgeon using standard cosmetic assessment scales. The investigators hypothesize that cosmetic wound outcome will be equivalent in these two wound repair treatment options.

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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Inclusion Criteria: * 0 till16 years of age * Any primary wound repair treatment of a laceration caused by trauma and involving the skin of the head area * Patient or caregiver must be able to understand and sign an informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing conditions that affect wound healing adversely * Patients who demonstrate severe or life-threatening injuries * Patients / caregivers with communication / logistic barriers that would make them unfit to provide informed consent or to attend the follow-up visits

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

Cosmetic scar appearance

Timeframe: second follow-up visit: 6 till 12 months after wound repair

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03080467

SponsorUniversity Children's Hospital, Zurich

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-07-31

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