Skin glue after skin cancer removal surgery
Part of Cancer, Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares using skin glue versus traditional stitches to close the wound after skin cancer removal. It aims to see if skin glue is as effective and safe, potentially making healing easier for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are having skin cancer removed with Mohs surgery or wide local excision
- Your wound can be closed with a straight line of stitches
- You do not need a skin flap, graft, or other complex closure
- You have no infection or allergy to skin glue or the specific stitches used
- You can read at a 5th grade level and complete surveys in English
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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