Comparing skin closure methods in children after surgery
Part of Mental health, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares three ways to close a surgical wound in children (aged 18 or younger): skin glue, sticky tape, and stitches. The goal is to see which method works best for closing the wound quickly, looks good after healing, and keeps parents and children happiest.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or younger.
- Your surgery is a clean or 'clean-contaminated' procedure (meaning no infection is present and the area is mostly clean).
- Your surgical wound is between 1 and 10 centimeters long.
- The doctor thinks the wound can be closed with glue, tape, or stitches.
- You are not allergic to cyanoacrylate (a common ingredient in skin glue).
- You are not currently receiving chemotherapy, steroids, or treatment for a weakened immune system, and you do not have cancer.
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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