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Comparison of two suturing techniques for wound closure in the chin region

A Comparative Evaluation of Vertical Mattress Versus Running X Suturing Techniques in Achieving Optimal Wound Closure Over the Chin Region- A Double Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/101309
Enrollment
52
Registered
2026-01-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K089- Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Running X type of sutures for lacerations of face: under all aseptic precautions patient will be prepared for suturing under Local Anesthesia. The surgical site will be prepared and dra

Sponsors

Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental college and research centre
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 Patients reporting to Emergency Department of Lata Mangeshkar Hospital for wounds in chin region. 2 Patients of 18-40 years of age of either gender.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Immuno-compromised patients 2. Patients who are non-compliant with post operative instructions. 3. Patient not willing to give informed consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Evaluation of running x vs vertical mattress sutures based on various parameters Timepoint: Assessment of suturing time at baseline Assessment on early wound healing scale 0n day 1, 3 and week 2 Assessment on patient and observer scar assessment scale on week 4 and week 12

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Assessment of early wound healing scale & patient observer scar assessment scale after suture removalTimepoint: Assessment on early wound healing scale & assessment on patient & observer scar assessment scale on week 4 & week 12

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nilima Budhraja

Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental college and research centre

nilimabudhraja@gmail.com9921645525

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026