RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04506255

Silicone Taping for the Improvement of Abdominal Donor Site Scars

Silicone Taping for the Improvement of Abdominal Donor Site Scars Following Autologous Breast Reconstruction; A Randomized, Prospective Controlled Trial


Sponsor

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Enrollment

32 participants

Start Date

Nov 16, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study will look at silicone tape compared to the current no dressing standard at the investigators institution, to determine if silicone tape provides a significant improvement in post-abdominoplasty scar appearance. Silicone tape will be added to half of the abdominoplasty incision of patients undergoing abdominally-based breast reconstruction procedures two weeks after their operation. They will be followed up and assessed at specific timepoints to determine whether the silicone improves scar outcomes in these patients.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

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This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Silicone tape for people with hypertrophic scar and scar. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

DEVICESilicone tape

Medical grade tape with silicone adhesive


Locations(1)

Halifax Infirmary

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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