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 range16 Years

SexALL

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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

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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