Comparing skin closure methods in children after surgery
A Randomised Controlled Trial To Evaluate The Skin Closure Time, Parents' Satisfaction, Post Operative Mental Health, Wound Cosmesis and Wound Complication Of Skin Closure Using Adhesive Glue, Adhesive Tape And Suture In Paediatric Surgery Patients
This study is testing which skin closure method—glue, tape, or stitches—works best for kids after surgery by looking at how quickly it can be done and how happy parents are with the results.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Day to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National University of Malaysia Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Cheras, Kuala Lumpur) |
| Trial ID | NCT06713772 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of three skin closure techniques—adhesive glue, adhesive tape, and sutures—in pediatric surgery patients. The study aims to compare the time taken for skin closure, as well as assess parents' satisfaction, post-operative mental health, wound appearance, and complications associated with each method. Conducted at Hospital Pakar Kanak-Kanak UKM, it will involve 90 patients aged 18 years or younger undergoing clean or clean contaminated surgeries. The trial will run from August 26, 2024, to May 31, 2025.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pediatric patients aged 18 years or younger undergoing clean or clean contaminated surgeries with wound lengths of 1-10 cm.
Not a fit: Patients with scrotal or penile incisions, contaminated wounds, or those with known allergies to cyanoacrylate may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved skin closure techniques that enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored various skin closure techniques, this specific comparison of adhesive glue, tape, and sutures in pediatric patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients aged 18 years or less * clean and clean contaminated surgery * wound length of 1-10cm * surgical wound amenable to closure with the three skin closure techniques Exclusion Criteria: * scrotal or penile incision * contaminated or dirty wound * repeated surgical procedures at the surgical site * wound that is not amenable to primary closure with the three techniques * patient with known allergy to cyanoacrylate * patients receiving chemotherapy, immunosuppression, systemic corticosteroids, or with known malignancy
Where this trial is running
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
- Hukm — Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marjimin Binti Osman — Hukm
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.