Effect of Petrolatum Coating on Fast-absorbing Gut Suture (NCT07127029) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of Petrolatum Coating on Fast-absorbing Gut Suture
14 participantsStarted 2016-01-26
Plain-language summary
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of using petrolatum to coat gut suture. This coating is commonly performed to make the suture more easy to handle; however, it was unknown if it affects the absorption rate of the suture. Two gut sutures were placed into the skin of 14 healthy volunteers and randomized between coated and uncoated with petrolatum. Participants self-reported the time to resorption. The study concluded that there was no significant effect to the application of petrolatum, and reinforced that the gut sutures are a natural product with some inherent variability to their absorption.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy volunteers within department of Dermatology
* Able to receive care within the host facility (Dept of Defense)
Exclusion Criteria:
* current or planned pregnancy
* Allergy to lidocaine
* Infection on the shoulder site
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Length of time that suture remains intact in skin following petrolatum coating compared with standard fast-absorbing gut suture.
Timeframe: Postprocedurally daily until suture is degraded (less than 2 weeks)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07127029
SponsorSan Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium