Silicone ointment before head or neck surgery to improve healing
Part of Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
This trial studies whether applying a silicone ointment before and around the time of planned head or neck surgery can improve how your wound heals after surgery. It may help reduce problems like poor scar healing, but you can only join if you meet specific medical and safety requirements.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have planned (not emergency) surgery of the head and/or neck for a non-cancer problem
- You can follow the study steps for the whole study period
- You can sign an informed consent form (and understand what it means)
- You are not currently using silicone or other products meant to improve scar healing
- You do not have an allergy to ingredients in the silicone ointment
- You do not have skin conditions that severely affect the skin where the surgery will be
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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