Influence of Sun Protection and Linear Repair of Cutaneous Surgical Defects (NCT05074238) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Influence of Sun Protection and Linear Repair of Cutaneous Surgical Defects
United States50 participantsStarted 2021-07-16
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the potential influence of sun protection on the aesthetic outcome of post-surgical scars following the reconstruction of Mohs micrographic surgery defects via linear repair. This study will be performed as a randomized split-wound study. Half of the wound will be treated with zinc containing sunscreen and the other half of the wound would not be treated. Three-months post-surgery, the scar will be evaluated via the patient observer scar assessment scale (POSAS), a validated scar instrument, as well as a colorimeter to measure the amount of vascularity, and hyperpigmentation between the treated and the non-treated area compared to the 'surrounding skin' defined as skin in the proximity but not adjacent to the wound. Any adverse events will also be recorded.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Patient is ≥ 18 years of age
✓. Patient is able to provide informed consent
✓. Patient is scheduled for a cutaneous excisional surgical procedure
✓. Cutaneous surgical wound closed via linear repair
✓. Surgery performed on sunlight-exposed anatomical regions (head, face, neck, hairless scalp)
✓. Patient is willing to return for follow-up visit to clinic
Exclusion criteria
✕. Patient is incarcerated
✕. Patient is \< 18 years of age
✕. Patient is pregnant
✕. Patient unwilling to return for 3-month follow-up
✕. History of reaction to zinc containing sunscreen