Dermal Suturing Only Versus Layered Cutaneous Closure

Wound Closure Techniques Clinical Trial

Official title: Dermal Suturing Only Versus Layered Cutaneous Closure: A Randomized Split Wound Comparative Effectiveness Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a single layer dermally sutured wound results in superior outcomes to a layered closure.

Clinical Trial Description

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a single layer dermally sutured wound results in superior outcomes to a layered closure. Our aims are to compare outcomes using a split wound model, where half the wound is sutured with one technique and the other half is sutured with the other. This will be measured via the physician observer scar assessment scale, a validated scar instrument and via wound width. Our hypothesis is that wounds with a single layer closure will result in cosmetically superior wound outcomes. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Wound Closure Techniques

• NCT number: NCT02383186
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of California, Davis
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 28, 2014
• Completion date: April 2016