Sutured Wounds Clinical Trial
Official title:
A Comparison Study of the Tensile Strength of Sutures Used in Dermatologic Surgery on the Day of Suture Removal, Following Wound Care With Two Different
| Verified date | May 2017 |
| Source | University of Miami |
| Contact | n/a |
| Is FDA regulated | No |
| Health authority | |
| Study type | Interventional |
Sutures are an integral part of surgery and available materials are diverse, as are the options for post-procedure care. Both saline and hydrogen peroxide are commonly used cleansing agents. This study aims to compare the effect of saline and hydrogen peroxide on the tensile strength of 4-0 nylon sutures following removal from a cutaneous surgical wound.
| Status | Completed |
| Enrollment | 40 |
| Est. completion date | August 2011 |
| Est. primary completion date | August 2011 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
| Gender | All |
| Age group | 18 Years and older |
| Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Subject is willing to comply with the informed consent procedures - Subject's wound is on the body or scalp - Subject will be able to come to the clinic for suture removal on day 14 Exclusion Criteria: - Subject is less than 18 years of age - Subject's wound was not closed with 4-0 nylon sutures - Subject's wound is on the face - Subject plans to apply other topicals to the area under study - Subject's suture is removed before or after day 14 |
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center | Miami | Florida |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| University of Miami |
United States,
Hochberg J, Meyer KM, Marion MD. Suture choice and other methods of skin closure. Surg Clin North Am. 2009 Jun;89(3):627-41. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2009.03.001. Review. — View Citation
Snyder CC. On the history of the suture. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1976 Oct;58(4):401-6. — View Citation
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Tensile strength of 4-0 nylon sutures | The tensile strength was defined as the force required to break the suture, with breaking strength as the maximum strength that a material can withstand when subjected to an applied load, without taking into consideration the cross sectional area. The strength of the sutures was measured using a tensometer. | 14 days |