Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Oculofacial Reconstruction, Wound Healing
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to explore the use of a hydrocolloid dressing (DuoDERM EXTRA THIN) as an alternative to the current standard of care. The dressing would be applied immediately after surgery and removed at a post-operative week 1 appointment. The dressing would eliminate the need for antibiotic ointment application and reduce the burden of post-operative care on the patient.
Interventions
DEVICEHydrocolloid Wound Dressing
one time hydrocolloid dressing application
Sponsors
Janice Hernandez, MD
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients \>18 years of age * follow-up at specified intervals (1 week/6 week/3 months) in an office setting * can give informed consent * no patients will be excluded on the basis of gender, ethnicity, or religious background
Exclusion criteria
* Patients \<18 years of age or \>100 * allergy to pectin, gelatin, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose * adults with impaired consent capacity * incarcerated individuals.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants with wound dehiscence | 3 months | YES/NO type question if wound dehiscence is present after removal of the patch |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale | 3 months | Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale filled out by both patient and provider at postoperative visit of both HCD Dressing and ointment. This survey is scaled from 0-10, with 0 being normal skin and 10 being very different skin. Lower scores are desired on this survey. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORJanice Hernandez, MD
University of Kentucky
Outcome results
None listed