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Adhesive Strips vs Sutures for Facial Cuts

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Waitlist Available
Led By Jeffry Nahmias, M.D.
Research Sponsored by University of California, Irvine
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
All adult (>18-years-old) patients presenting with small (<2.5 cm) and simple facial lacerations requiring repair
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Patients less than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up assessed immediately after the intervention and two months after the intervention
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to compare the use of adhesive strips versus traditional sutures in closing small facial wounds. The researchers believe that using adhesive strips may lead to better patient experiences and cosmetic outcomes compared to sutures

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with simple facial lacerations who are seeking repair methods that could potentially offer better cosmetic outcomes and patient satisfaction. The study does not specify any particular inclusion or exclusion criteria, suggesting it may be open to a broad demographic of patients with this condition.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the effectiveness of adhesive strips versus sutures in repairing simple facial cuts. It aims to determine which method leads to higher patient satisfaction and superior cosmetic results after healing.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not detailed, potential side effects from these interventions might include skin irritation or allergic reaction to adhesive strips, infection risk at the wound site, discomfort during application or removal, and varying degrees of scarring.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am an adult with a small facial cut less than 2.5 cm needing repair.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am under 18 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~assessed two months after the intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and assessed two months after the intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Evaluator's cosmetic score of the wound assessed from a photograph
Patient pain score
Patient's cosmetic score of the laceration immediately after repair
+2 more
Secondary study objectives
Complications during and/or after the repair
Laceration/scar length and width
Time to repair laceration

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Suture strip repairExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
In this arm, patients will have their facial laceration properly cleaned and repaired with sutures of any material.
Group II: Adhesive strip repairExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
In this arm, patients will have their facial laceration properly cleaned and repaired with adhesive strips.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, IrvineLead Sponsor
560 Previous Clinical Trials
1,930,040 Total Patients Enrolled
Jeffry Nahmias, M.D.Principal InvestigatorUniversity of California, Irvine
~41 spots leftby Aug 2025
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