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Buried absorbable sutures are an acceptable alternative to removed non-absorbable sutures for closure of wounds of the face

Buried absorbable sutures are an acceptable alternative to removed non-absorbable sutures for closure of wounds of the face

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN17822540
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2004-09-30
Start date
2000-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2015-01-13

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

Conditions

Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning: Facial wounds Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Facial wounds

Interventions

Absorbable sutures vs non-absorbable sutures

Sponsors

Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2004 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Any facial lesion in an adult for direct single layer closure under local anaesthetic as an out-patient

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Assessment of end results of scarring using the Vancouver system for measuring height, width & thickness of scar 2. Pain, irritation & redness and patient satisfaction—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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