Upper limb wounds subcuticular skin closure with Polypropylene og Upper limb wounds subcuticular skin closure with Polyglactin i Compare Cosmetic Outcomes of Subcuticular Skin Closure Using Polypropylene and Polyglactin - Klinisk prøveregister

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Compare Cosmetic Outcomes of Subcuticular Skin Closure Using Polypropylene and Polyglactin

Intervensjon / Behandling

Detaljert beskrivelse

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

Intervensjonell

Registrering (Antatt)

100

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Kontakter og plasseringer

Denne delen inneholder kontaktinformasjon for de som utfører studien, og informasjon om hvor denne studien blir utført.

Studiekontakt

Navn: Mohamed Elsaid Hamisa
Telefonnummer: +201092248136
E-post: mohamedhamisa442@gmail.com

Studiesteder

Egypt
- - Menoufia Governorate, Egypt, 33511
    - Rekruttering
    - Shebin El Koum teaching Hospital
    - Ta kontakt med:
      
      Mohamed Elsaid Hamisa
      
      Telefonnummer: +201092248136
      
      E-post: mohamedhamisa442@gmail.com

Deltakelseskriterier

Forskere ser etter personer som passer til en bestemt beskrivelse, kalt kvalifikasjonskriterier. Noen eksempler på disse kriteriene er en persons generelle helsetilstand eller tidligere behandlinger.

Kvalifikasjonskriterier

Alder som er kvalifisert for studier

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Nei

Beskrivelse

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

Studieplan

Denne delen gir detaljer om studieplanen, inkludert hvordan studien er utformet og hva studien måler.

Hvordan er studiet utformet?

Designdetaljer

Primært formål: Behandling
Tildeling: Randomisert
Intervensjonsmodell: Parallell tildeling
Masking: Enkelt

Hva måler studien?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål	Tiltaksbeskrivelse	Tidsramme
Cosmetic outcome measured using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) total score (range 6-60) Tidsramme: 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

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål	Tiltaksbeskrivelse	Tidsramme
Incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) (number and percentage of patients) Tidsramme: 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) Tidsramme: 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) Tidsramme: 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) Tidsramme: 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

Publikasjoner og nyttige lenker

Den som er ansvarlig for å legge inn informasjon om studien leverer frivillig disse publikasjonene. Disse kan handle om alt relatert til studiet.

Generelle publikasjoner

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.

Studierekorddatoer

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Studer hoveddatoer

Studiestart (Antatt)

1. mai 2026

Primær fullføring (Antatt)

1. mai 2027

Studiet fullført (Antatt)

1. november 2027

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først innsendt

21. april 2026

Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

11. mai 2026

Først lagt ut (Faktiske)

13. mai 2026

Oppdateringer av studieposter

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