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RECRUITING NA

Aesthetic Outcome of Intra-dermal Versus Transcutaneous Purse-string Closure

NCT06448481 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether intra-dermal versus transcutaneous purse-string closures have similar scar cosmesis and post-operative complications. The investigators will use a split wound model, where half of the wound will be closed with intra-dermal purse-string sutures and the other half will be closed with a transcutaneous purse-string sutures. Three-months post-surgery, the scar will be evaluated via the patient observer scar assessment scale (POSAS), a validated scar instrument, as well as the trace-to-tape method, an objective outcome measure for linear postoperative scars. Any adverse events will also be recorded.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Intra-dermal purse-string closure
  • PROCEDURE Transcutaneous purse-string closure

Study Locations (1)

California

  • University of California, Davis - Dermatology Department — Sacramento

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 73 participants
Start Date 2025-10-14
Est. Completion 2027-01-01
Phase NA

Sponsor

University of California, Davis

653 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06448481

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06448481 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 73 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of California, Davis, which has 653 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 Scarring appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Intra-dermal purse-string closure 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: NCT06448481 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. 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 NCT06448481 about?

NCT06448481 is a clinical study titled "Aesthetic Outcome of Intra-dermal Versus Transcutaneous Purse-string Closure". The purpose of this study is to determine whether intra-dermal versus transcutaneous purse-string closures have similar scar cosmesis and post-operative complications. The investigators will use a split wound model, where half of the wound will be closed with intra-dermal purse-string sutures and th...

What is the current status of trial NCT06448481?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 73 participants. The study started on 2025-10-14. Estimated completion is 2027-01-01.

What conditions does trial NCT06448481 study?

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

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06448481?

The interventions under investigation include: Intra-dermal purse-string closure (PROCEDURE), Transcutaneous purse-string closure (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06448481?

This trial is sponsored by University of California, Davis, which has 653 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT06448481 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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