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NCT00165958 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Comparison of Excision Versus Punch Incision in the Treatment of Epidermal Cysts
A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Emory University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
NCT00165958 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants.
The verdict
NCT00165958, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by Emory University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this trial is to compare two standard of care treatments for removing epidermal cysts. Surgical excision removes the entire cyst but requires a larger hole in the skin. A punch incision makes a smaller hole through which the cyst can be removed. The trial's purpose is to determine if one method is better than another in terms of recurrence, infection, or other side effects.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Excisional surgery of epidermal cyst
- PROCEDURE Punch incision of epidermal cyst
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2005-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-07 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00165958
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00165958 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Emory University, which has 1,208 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Excisional surgery of epidermal cyst is the first listed.
NCT00165958 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00165958 about?
NCT00165958 is a clinical study titled "Comparison of Excision Versus Punch Incision in the Treatment of Epidermal Cysts". The purpose of this trial is to compare two standard of care treatments for removing epidermal cysts. Surgical excision removes the entire cyst but requires a larger hole in the skin. A punch incision makes a smaller hole through which the cyst can be removed. The trial's purpose is to determine if ...
What is the current status of trial NCT00165958?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2005-01. Estimated completion is 2011-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00165958?
The interventions under investigation include: Excisional surgery of epidermal cyst (PROCEDURE), Punch incision of epidermal cyst (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00165958?
This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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