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NCT06288009 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Outcomes of Running Locking Suture vs Standard Running Suture in Surgical Wounds
A NA study of Scarring, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 50
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06288009: Recruiting NA study of Scarring, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
NCT06288009 is a NA study of Scarring that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of California, Davis. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, below the 77-participant average among 8 other Scarring trials with a reported enrollment target (35% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06288009, a NA study of Scarring, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 50 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. The most commonly performed closure technique uses running sutures, where a single strand of suture is continued along the length of the wound with a series of uninterrupted stiches. However, alternative closure techniques exist such as the running locking suture, which can offer advantages such as improved tension and thus reduce post-operative complications with better aesthetic outcome. In this study, half the wound will be stitched with standard running sutures and the other half will be stitched with running locking sutures. This will allow us to see if the side with running locking sutures 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 Running locking suture
- PROCEDURE Standard running suture
Study Locations (1)
California
- University of California, Davis - Dermatology Department - Sacramento
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-08-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-10-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06288009 shows while recruiting
NCT06288009 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 50 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 77-participant average among 8 other Scarring trials with a reported enrollment target (35% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Scarring appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Running locking suture is the first listed.
NCT06288009 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06288009 about?
NCT06288009 is a clinical study titled "Outcomes of Running Locking Suture vs Standard Running Suture 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. The most commonly performed...
What is the current status of trial NCT06288009?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2024-08-01. Estimated completion is 2026-10-01.
What conditions does trial NCT06288009 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Scarring.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06288009?
The interventions under investigation include: Running locking suture (PROCEDURE), Standard running suture (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06288009?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Davis, which has 657 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06288009 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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