Optimal scar healing is of great importance to patients, especially following surgery of the head and neck. This study evaluates the effectiveness of preoperative silicone ointment in wound healing in head and neck surgeries.
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:
* Scheduled to undergo non-emergent surgery of the head and/or neck for a benign (non-cancerous) condition
* Able to comply with all study procedures for the duration of the study
* Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current use of products intended to improve scar healing (silicone or otherwise); skincare products not specifically marketed for scar healing are acceptable
* Known allergic reactions to components of the silicone ointment
* Dermatologic conditions that disrupt the integrity of the skin, e.g. severe acne, psoriasis
* Need for tracheostomy postoperatively
* Have any form of active malignancy at the time of surgery
* Have a history of radiation involving the surgical site
* Prior surgery involving all or part of the planned surgical incision
* Current use of chronic steroids or other immunosuppressive medications
* Lack of decision-making capacity
* Not fluent in English
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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Short-term wound healing measured by the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS)
Timeframe: 3 months after surgery
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Long-term wound healing measured by the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS)
Timeframe: 12 months after surgery
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Short-term wound healing measured by the Scar Cosmesis Assessment and Rating (SCAR) Scale
Timeframe: 3 months after surgery
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Long-term wound healing measured by the Scar Cosmesis Assessment and Rating (SCAR) Scale