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NCT04870008 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Aesthetic Outcome of Running Cuticular Suture Distance (2mm vs 5mm)
A NA study of Scar and Suture, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 50
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04870008: Completed NA study of Scar and Suture, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
NCT04870008 is a NA study of Scar and Suture that has completed, run by University of California, Davis. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, roughly in line with the 46-participant average among 15 other Scar trials with a reported enrollment target. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04870008, a NA study of Scar and Suture, has completed, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 50 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
It is standard teaching that the top layer of sutures should be placed 3-5mm from the wound edge. However, there is lack of data regarding the most optimal placement of sutures from the wound edge for the best cosmetic outcome. The research team wish to determine if sutures placed closer to the wound edge (2mm) or farther from the wound edge (5mm) makes a difference in the cosmetic outcome of the scar.
Primary Outcome
At the follow-up visit, two blinded observers will record their scores independently using the POSAS (Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale) instrument. Each item of the POSAS is rated on a 10-point score. The lowest score is '1', which corresponds to the situation of normal skin (i.e. normal pigmentation, no itching). Score 10 equals the largest difference from normal skin (i.e. the worst imaginable scar or sensation). The total score of both scales can be simply calculated by summing up t
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Suture
Study Locations (1)
California
- University of California, Davis - Sacramento
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-11-20 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-04-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04870008 record still lists
NCT04870008 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 50 participants, a relatively small participant target, roughly in line with the 46-participant average among 15 other Scar trials with a reported enrollment target.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Scar appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Suture is the first listed.
NCT04870008 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04870008 about?
NCT04870008 is a clinical study titled "Aesthetic Outcome of Running Cuticular Suture Distance (2mm vs 5mm)". It is standard teaching that the top layer of sutures should be placed 3-5mm from the wound edge. However, there is lack of data regarding the most optimal placement of sutures from the wound edge for the best cosmetic outcome. The research team wish to determine if sutures placed closer to the woun...
What is the current status of trial NCT04870008?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2019-11-20. Estimated completion is 2021-04-01.
What conditions does trial NCT04870008 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Scar, Suture, Dermatologic Surgery, Cosmetic Outcome.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04870008?
The interventions under investigation include: Suture (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04870008?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Davis, which has 657 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04870008 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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