Comparing skin closure methods in children after surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• Hukm
  Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Marjimin Binti Osman — Hukm

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.