Testing a tie-over dressing to improve surgical wound healing
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a specific dressing technique (“tie-over bolster”) leads to better cosmetic results after certain head or neck surgeries. You may benefit if your surgeon plans a skin wound that can be closed and you can return for follow-up visits.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can consent for yourself (you understand the study and agree).
- Your surgery is on the head or neck skin and is expected to be closed primarily (the edges are brought together).
- Your planned incision/closure is at least 3 centimeters long.
- You can read and understand English well enough to complete study forms and talk with the team.
- You are willing and able to come back for follow-up visits.
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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