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NCT05758168 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Aesthetic Outcome of Tie-over Bolster Application in Surgical Wounds
A NA study of Scarring, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05758168: Recruiting NA study of Scarring, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
NCT05758168 is a NA study of Scarring that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of California, Davis. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 76-participant average among 8 other Scarring trials with a reported enrollment target (21% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05758168, a NA study of Scarring, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
When patients have surgery on the head and face, stitches are the standard way to close the wound. Wounds always result in a scar, but doctors are always looking for ways to reduce scarring. Several studies have been done to test ways to close wounds that reduce scarring. One idea is to reduce the tension around the cut. One way to reduce tension is to stitch a small piece of a special gauze over the top of the regular stitches. This procedure is called a "tie-over bolster dressing." As the name implies, this extra dressing "bolsters" the wound closure so that the skin on each side of the cut stays in place. The bolster dressing procedure has been used in the past in special cases, such as when skin grafts are necessary. The bolster dressing helps the skin graft heal by making sure the graft stays exactly in place. Keeping the wound stable with a bolster dressing also reduces bleeding under the wound. For non-grafted wounds, the bolster dressing procedure has not normally been used, and has not been well-studied. In this study the whole wound will be stitched normally and then the bolster dressing will be applied over half of the wound. This will allow us to see if the side with the bolster dressing heals with less scarring.
Primary Outcome
The primary endpoint will be the score of two blinded reviewers independently using the POSAS assessment. The observer scale of the POSAS consists of six items (vascularity, pigmentation, thickness, relief, pliability, and surface area). All items are scored on a scale ranging from 1 ("like normal skin") to 10 ("worst scar imaginable"). The sum of the six items results in a total score of the POSAS observer scale. Furthermore, an overall opinion is scored on a scale ranging from 1 to 10. All par
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Addition of Tie-Over Bolster Dressing
Study Locations (1)
California
- University of California, Davis - Dermatology Department - Sacramento
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-10-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-06-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT05758168 shows while recruiting
NCT05758168 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 76-participant average among 8 other Scarring trials with a reported enrollment target (21% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Scarring appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Addition of Tie-Over Bolster Dressing is the first listed.
NCT05758168 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05758168 about?
NCT05758168 is a clinical study titled "Aesthetic Outcome of Tie-over Bolster Application in Surgical Wounds". When patients have surgery on the head and face, stitches are the standard way to close the wound. Wounds always result in a scar, but doctors are always looking for ways to reduce scarring. Several studies have been done to test ways to close wounds that reduce scarring. One idea is to reduce the t...
What is the current status of trial NCT05758168?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2023-10-10. Estimated completion is 2026-06-01.
What conditions does trial NCT05758168 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Scarring.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05758168?
The interventions under investigation include: Addition of Tie-Over Bolster Dressing (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05758168?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Davis, which has 657 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05758168 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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