Lacerations, Wounds and Injuries
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether suture using the Device of Leukosan Skinlink is more faster and safer than that of nylon in the treatment of simple wound for ED patients.
Interventions
OTHERSkinlink
suture using Skinlink
OTHERNylon
conventional suture using nylon
Sponsors
Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
The inclusion criteria were age 18-75 years,presence of a partial thickness laceration, generally good health without systemic abnormalities,agreement to return for a 14-day follow-up, and written informed consent. The
Exclusion criteria
were previous diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, or bleeding disorders; history of keloid formation or scar hypertrophy; and allergy to cyanoacrylate compounds or formaldehyde
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time required to complete suture | 1year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dehiscence | 1year |
| Infection rate | 1year |
Countries
South Korea
Outcome results
None listed