The effect of triclosan coated sutures in wound healing. A double blind randomized prospective pilot study.

The effect of triclosan coated sutures in wound healing. A double blind randomized prospective pilot study in patients ondergoing a breast reduction.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON26067

Enrollment

Registered

2007-05-28

Start date

2006-07-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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

Conditions

Vicryl Plus coated sutures Triclosan wound healing/ wondgenezing

Interventions

Standard suture on control site

triclosan coated suture on study site.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Women between 16 and 65 years of age with bilateral breast size higher than cup DD; 2. Clinical complaints such as intertrigo, head neck and/or shoulder complaints; 3. Undergoing a breast reduction.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with: a. diabetes; b. skin diseases; c. history of keloid formation; d. use of corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive medication; e. metabolic and/or degenerative diseases.

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Scar quality: Colorimetric measurement 1 month after surgery Measurements are performed under standard conditions at 4 fixed test sites. Subjective scar assessement by patients and one primary observer using the POSAS scale.	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Wound healing: wound dehiscence and complications are registrated.	—

Contacts

Public ContactA. Deliaert

Riemsterweg 29

andeliaert8@hotmail.com+32 476550010

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)