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Assessment of Sutures Distance on the Aesthetic and Functional Closures

The Assessment of Simple Interrupted Sutures with a Distance of 2 mm and 5 mm on the Aesthetic and Functional Results of Skin Closures in Different Age Groups

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20210616051601N1
Enrollment
25
Registered
2021-09-11
Start date
2021-09-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-01

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Conditions

Suturing skin incisions. Other mechanical complication of permanent sutures

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Sutures with a distance of 2 mm from each other. After referring the subjects for surgery of two skin lesions, in one wound the sutures will be struck at a distan

Sponsors

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People 18 years and older have at least two skin lesions at least 2 cm long

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant women and lactating mothers People with mental health problems Inability to write or read Persian Prisoners People who do not want to participate in further study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale scale (POSAS)- Patient section. Timepoint: 1 and 3 months after suturing. Method of measurement: POSAS is a comprehensive scale designed to analyze wound quality from the perspective of the patient and physician. In this section, patients will be asked to rate each scar in the groups of pain, itching, color, stiffness, thickness, irregularity, and overall appearance, and the average score will be considered as the patient's final score.;The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale scale (POSAS) Physician section. Timepoint: 1 and 3 months after suturing. Method of measurement: POSAS is a comprehensive scale designed to analyze wound quality from the perspective of the patient and physician. In this section, in order to reduce the bias in the results of the study and blindness, the opinions of another physician who is not aware of the work process will be used in the evaluation of the work. Participants are assessed for Oscar characteristics on a scale of 1 (best) to 10 (worst) in the functional and aesthetic groups.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNader Pazyar

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

pazyar-n@ajums.ac.ir+98 61 3222 2922

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026