Comparing wound healing methods after breast reduction surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests two ways of closing the skin after breast reduction surgery to see which one helps wounds heal better. It may help reduce complications and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 to 85.
- You are scheduled for breast reduction surgery using the inverted-T (Wise pattern) technique.
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I-III).
- You are willing to attend follow-up visits and follow study instructions.
- You have not had breast reduction surgery or radiation to the breast before.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, a smoker, or have a history of keloid scars.
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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