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RECRUITING NA

Impact of Suture Type on Pigment Disturbances in Patients of Skin of Color

NCT05408117 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

The present study assesses if dissolvable (fast gut) or non-dissolvable (polypropylene) epidermal sutures produce better cosmetic results in terms of dyspigmentation and scarring in patients of skin of color. Through a split-wound study design, patients undergoing standard elliptical excisions at least 3 cm in length will receive each suture type. Measurements of dyspigmentation and scarring will be made at 7 days (for the head and neck), 10 days (for the trunk and extremities), and 3 months for all locations.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DEVICE 5-0 Polypropylene epidermal suture
  • DEVICE 5-0 Fast gut epidermal suture

Study Locations (3)

Pennsylvania

  • UPMC Presbyterian — Pittsburgh
  • UPMC St. Margaret — Pittsburgh
  • UPMC Shadyside Place — Pittsburgh

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 34 participants
Start Date 2022-10-01
Est. Completion 2026-10-01
Phase NA

Sponsor

Melissa Pugliano-Mauro

34 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05408117

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05408117 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 34 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Melissa Pugliano-Mauro, which has 34 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 1 condition, with Scar appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which 5-0 Polypropylene epidermal suture is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05408117 reports 3 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Pennsylvania. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05408117 about?

NCT05408117 is a clinical study titled "Impact of Suture Type on Pigment Disturbances in Patients of Skin of Color". The present study assesses if dissolvable (fast gut) or non-dissolvable (polypropylene) epidermal sutures produce better cosmetic results in terms of dyspigmentation and scarring in patients of skin of color. Through a split-wound study design, patients undergoing standard elliptical excisions at le...

What is the current status of trial NCT05408117?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 34 participants. The study started on 2022-10-01. Estimated completion is 2026-10-01.

What conditions does trial NCT05408117 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Scar. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05408117?

The interventions under investigation include: 5-0 Polypropylene epidermal suture (DEVICE), 5-0 Fast gut epidermal suture (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05408117?

This trial is sponsored by Melissa Pugliano-Mauro, which has 34 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT05408117 being conducted?

This trial has 3 study locations across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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