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Comparison of neck scar appearance in patients undergoing neck surgery using surgical blade versus CO2 laser

Comparing the cosmetic outcome of cutaneous neck incision given by surgical scalpel versus CO2 laser in patients undergoing neck surgeries - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/110273
Enrollment
110
Registered
2026-05-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Scalpel group: Conventional cutaneous neck incision using surgical scalpel. Wound closure done in two layers using Vicryl 3-0 and subcuticular suture using absorbable monofilament 4-0 s

Sponsors

Dr Shweta Rana
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients undergoing surgery requiring cutaneous neck incision for neck tumors

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who had previous neck surgeries, with prior radiotherapy or neo adjuvant chemotherapy. Patients receiving radiotherapy after surgery.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the appearance and quality of scar.Timepoint: One month, three months and six months post operatively.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Post operative incision painTimepoint: At post operative day 1,5,30—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf Dr Jagdeep S Thakur

Indira gandhi medical college Shimla HP

anujagdeep@yahoo.co.in9418477400

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026