RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05408117

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

Impact of Suture Type on Pigment Disturbances in Patients of Skin of Color: A Prospective, Randomized Split-wound Study

Sponsor

Melissa Pugliano-Mauro

Enrollment

34 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Scar

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study examines whether a specific type of suture (stitch) reduces skin color changes (hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation) after dermatologic surgery in people with darker skin tones. Post-surgical pigment changes are a common concern in patients with skin of color. You may be eligible if: - You are 18 years old or older - You are undergoing skin surgery (elliptical excision) with a wound at least 3 cm long - Your skin color is 4 or higher on the New Immigration Scale (darker skin tones) - You are able to return for a 3-month follow-up You may NOT be eligible if: - Your wound closure requires very tight, high-tension stitches - You are allergic to suture material - You are pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICE5-0 Polypropylene epidermal suture

Split-wound, intra-individual comparison - half of wound will receive 5-0 polypropylene epidermal suture and half of wound will receive 5-0 fast gut epidermal suture

DEVICE5-0 Fast gut epidermal suture

Split-wound, intra-individual comparison - half of wound will receive 5-0 polypropylene epidermal suture and half of wound will receive 5-0 fast gut epidermal suture