Aesthetic Outcome of Running Subcuticular Suture Versus Running Horizontal Mattress Suture Closur… (NCT05263713) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Aesthetic Outcome of Running Subcuticular Suture Versus Running Horizontal Mattress Suture Closure of Linear Wounds on the Trunk and Extremities
United States50 participantsStarted 2021-11-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of running subcuticular suture versus running horizontal mattress suture for the repair of cutaneous linear wounds on the trunk and extremities affects aesthetic outcomes. The study team will use a split wound model, where half of the wound is repaired with running subcuticular sutures and the other half is repaired with running horizontal mattress sutures. Three-months post-surgery, the scar will be evaluated via the patient observer scar assessment scale (POSAS), a validated scar instrument, as well as the trace-to-tape method, an objective outcome measure for linear postoperative scars. Any adverse events will also be recorded.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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All patients scheduled for cutaneous surgical procedures with one of the study investigators at the UC Davis Dermatology Clinic will be screened for eligibility.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older
* Able to give informed consent themselves
* Patient scheduled for cutaneous surgical procedure on the trunk or extremities with predicted primary closure
* Willing to return for follow up visit
Exclusion Criteria:
* Incarceration
* Under 18 years of age
* Pregnant Women
* Wounds with predicted closure length less than 3 cm
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
1
Scar Assessment as measured by Patient Observer Scar Assessment Score (POSAS)
Timeframe: 3 months
2
Width of Scar as measured using Trace-to-Tape Method