Upper limb wounds subcuticular skin closure with Polypropylene en Upper limb wounds subcuticular skin closure with Polyglactin en Compare Cosmetic Outcomes of Subcuticular Skin Closure Using Polypropylene and Polyglactin - Register voor klinische proeven

Studie Overzicht

Toestand

Werving

Conditie

Compare Cosmetic Outcomes of Subcuticular Skin Closure Using Polypropylene and Polyglactin

Interventie / Behandeling

Gedetailleerde beschrijving

Background and Rationale Although previous studies have compared absorbable and non-absorbable sutures, most did not specifically evaluate standardized scar outcomes for subcuticular closure in the upper limb. While upper limb wounds may not carry the same aesthetic priority as facial wounds, scars in this region are highly visible and can adversely affect patients' psychological well-being. Subcuticular suturing is commonly used to improve cosmetic outcomes and reduce wound complications. Both Polypropylene (non-absorbable) and Polyglactin (absorbable) are widely used materials, yet their comparative performance in subcuticular skin closure remains controversial.

Aim and Objectives

Primary objective:

- To compare cosmetic outcomes of subcuticular skin closure using Polypropylene and Polyglactin

Secondary objectives:

To compare postoperative wound complication rates (including infection, wound dehiscence, and hematoma formation) between polypropylene and polyglactin sutures
To assess patient-reported discomfort and satisfaction associated with each suture material
To assess the influence of the nature of surgery (elective vs trauma) on wound healing outcomes for each suture type

Studietype

Ingrijpend

Inschrijving (Geschat)

100

Fase

Niet toepasbaar

Contacten en locaties

In dit gedeelte vindt u de contactgegevens van degenen die het onderzoek uitvoeren en informatie over waar dit onderzoek wordt uitgevoerd.

Studiecontact

Naam: Mohamed Elsaid Hamisa
Telefoonnummer: +201092248136
E-mail: mohamedhamisa442@gmail.com

Studie Locaties

Egypte
- - Menoufia Governorate, Egypte, 33511
    - Werving
    - Shebin El Koum teaching Hospital
    - Contact:
      
      Mohamed Elsaid Hamisa
      
      Telefoonnummer: +201092248136
      
      E-mail: mohamedhamisa442@gmail.com

Deelname Criteria

Onderzoekers zoeken naar mensen die aan een bepaalde beschrijving voldoen, de zogenaamde geschiktheidscriteria. Enkele voorbeelden van deze criteria zijn iemands algemene gezondheidstoestand of eerdere behandelingen.

Geschiktheidscriteria

Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie

Volwassen
Oudere volwassene

Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers

Nee

Beschrijving

Inclusion Criteria:

Adults aged ≥18 years
Patients undergoing any surgical procedure involving the upper limb
Procedures performed in either elective or emergency settings
Wounds suitable for primary subcuticular skin closure
Ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

Heavily contaminated or infected wounds
Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, chronic steroid use, immunosuppression or peripheral vascular disease
Crush injuries and wounds with significant tissue loss
Known allergy to suture material
Delayed primary closure wounds

Studie plan

Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.

Hoe is de studie opgezet?

Ontwerpdetails

Primair doel: Behandeling
Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
Masker: Enkel

Wat meet het onderzoek?

Primaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat	Maatregel Beschrijving	Tijdsspanne
Cosmetic outcome measured using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) total score (range 6-60) Tijdsspanne: Baseline	Scar quality will be evaluated using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS), which includes both patient-reported and observer-reported components. Each item is scored from 1 to 10, with total scores ranging from 6 to 60, where lower scores indicate better cosmetic outcome.	Baseline

Secundaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat	Maatregel Beschrijving	Tijdsspanne
Incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) (number and percentage of patients) Tijdsspanne: Baseline	Surgical site infection will be assessed based on clinical criteria including the presence of purulent discharge, localized swelling, erythema, warmth, or wound dehiscence, with or without positive bacterial culture. The outcome will be reported as the number and percentage of patients who develop SSI during the follow-up period.	Baseline
Incidence of wound dehiscence (number and percentage of patients) Tijdsspanne: Baseline	Wound dehiscence will be defined as partial or complete separation of the surgical wound edges after closure. The outcome will be assessed clinically during follow-up visits and reported as the number and percentage of patients who develop wound dehiscence.	Baseline
Incidence of hematoma formation (number and percentage of patients) Tijdsspanne: Baseline	Hematoma formation will be defined as a localized collection of blood at the surgical site, identified clinically by swelling, discoloration, or tension, with or without the need for evacuation. The outcome will be assessed during follow-up and reported as the number and percentage of patients who develop a hematoma.	Baseline
Patient satisfaction measured using a 5-point Likert scale (score range 1-5) Tijdsspanne: Baseline	Patient satisfaction will be assessed using a 5-point Likert scale, where 1 indicates very dissatisfied and 5 indicates very satisfied. The outcome will be reported as a numerical score reflecting the patient's overall satisfaction with the surgical result.	Baseline

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Sponsor

Shebin El-Kom Teaching Hospital

Publicaties en nuttige links

De persoon die verantwoordelijk is voor het invoeren van informatie over het onderzoek stelt deze publicaties vrijwillig ter beschikking. Dit kan gaan over alles wat met het onderzoek te maken heeft.

Algemene publicaties

Draaijers LJ, Tempelman FR, Botman YA, Tuinebreijer WE, Middelkoop E, Kreis RW, van Zuijlen PP. The patient and observer scar assessment scale: a reliable and feasible tool for scar evaluation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2004 Jun;113(7):1960-5; discussion 1966-7. doi: 10.1097/01.prs.0000122207.28773.56.
Hanna AJ, Sonnier JH, Coladonato C, Destine H, Wilson S, Ciccotti MG, Tjoumakaris FP, Freedman KB. Greater Patient Satisfaction With Use of Nonabsorbable Sutures Compared to Absorbable Sutures for Skin Closure Following Knee Arthroscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. 2023 Nov 10;5(6):100814. doi: 10.1016/j.asmr.2023.100814. eCollection 2023 Dec.
Ramadan MS, Elhosseiny AS, Sabaa HA, Nassar SA. Evaluation of the effect of subcuticular skin closure with absorbable suture, polyglactin 910 (Vicryl), versus non-absorbable suture, polypropylene (Prolene), on the risk of wound infection and complications after caesarean section. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 2025;118(Suppl_1):hcaf224.173. doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcaf224.173
Hasdemir PS, Guvenal T, Ozcakir HT, Koyuncu FM, Dinc Horasan G, Erkan M, Oruc Koltan S. Comparison of Subcuticular Suture Materials in Cesarean Skin Closure. Surg Res Pract. 2015;2015:141203. doi: 10.1155/2015/141203. Epub 2015 Aug 27.

Studie record data

Deze datums volgen de voortgang van het onderzoeksdossier en de samenvatting van de ingediende resultaten bij ClinicalTrials.gov. Studieverslagen en gerapporteerde resultaten worden beoordeeld door de National Library of Medicine (NLM) om er zeker van te zijn dat ze voldoen aan specifieke kwaliteitscontrolenormen voordat ze op de openbare website worden geplaatst.

Bestudeer belangrijke data

Studie start (Geschat)

1 mei 2026

Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)

1 mei 2027

Studie voltooiing (Geschat)

1 november 2027

Studieregistratiedata

Eerst ingediend

21 april 2026

Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria

11 mei 2026

Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)

13 mei 2026

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