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The use of topical antibacterial skin ointment (TASO) in the management of soft tissue wounds: A randomised controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN39666702
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2005-09-30
Start date
2004-04-30
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: Wound healing Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Wound healing

Interventions

Antibacterial ointment (TASO) vs placebo vs no ointment - A randomised controlled trial

Sponsors

Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2005 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with facial lacerations requiring suture

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
At review for suture removal the wounds would be assessed for healing. At a subsequent review, the wound would be assessed for cosmesis. The groups would be compared and the best treatment modality ascertained.—

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