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NCT03748459 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Rhinoplasty Scar Comparison
A clinical trial, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 60
- Enrollment target
NCT03748459: Completed study, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
NCT03748459 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Medical University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03748459 has completed, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Traditional suture closure of the columellar scar in rhinoplasty is achieved with permanent skin sutures. These sutures create less inflammation and are thought to lead to improved final scar outcomes. However, permanent sutures require removal which creates pain and inconvenience for the patient. Some surgeons use fast absorbing sutures that do not require removal. The difference in final scar outcome based on suture material used has not been well studied. This study will examine the final scar outcomes of rhinoplasty incisions sutured with traditional permanent suture compared to fast absorbing suture. If scar outcomes are similar between these groups as judged by the patients and blinded observers, rhinoplasty surgeons may be able to preferentially utilize absorbable sutures for incision closure and avoid the pain and inconvenience for the patient during suture removal
Primary Outcome
Patient scar assessment will be done with a patient completed questionnaire. The questionnaire is a validated scar assessment instrument for self rating of surgical scars by patients for a minimum rating of 28 (best scar) to 112 (worst scar)
Interventions
- OTHER Closure with Permanent Suture
- OTHER Closure with Resorbable Suture
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-12-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-09-14 |
What the finished NCT03748459 record still lists
NCT03748459 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Closure with Permanent Suture is the first listed.
NCT03748459 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03748459 about?
NCT03748459 is a clinical study titled "Rhinoplasty Scar Comparison". Traditional suture closure of the columellar scar in rhinoplasty is achieved with permanent skin sutures. These sutures create less inflammation and are thought to lead to improved final scar outcomes. However, permanent sutures require removal which creates pain and inconvenience for the patient. S...
What is the current status of trial NCT03748459?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2017-12-07. Estimated completion is 2020-09-14.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03748459?
The interventions under investigation include: Closure with Permanent Suture (OTHER), Closure with Resorbable Suture (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03748459?
This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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