NCT00586040

Brief Summary

The broad aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of photochemical tissue bonding (PTB) for the closure of skin excisions. We will test the hypothesis that full thickness skin excisions treated with PTB can heal with less scarring than those treated with the conventional suture closure method.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2007

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2007

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 21, 2007

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 4, 2008

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

April 10, 2009

Status Verified

April 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

1.6 years

First QC Date

December 21, 2007

Last Update Submit

April 9, 2009

Conditions

Keywords

skin cancerskin excisionlasersuperficial sutureswound healing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • scar appearance

    6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • patient satisfaction

    6 months

Study Arms (2)

1

EXPERIMENTAL

superficial closure with PTB

Procedure: tissue bonding

2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

superficial sutures

Procedure: sutures

Interventions

application of rose bengal and treatment with green light

1
suturesPROCEDURE

interrupted superficial sutures

2

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Histopathology confirmed basal cell carcinoma or well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma without subcutaneous fat invasion on the chest, arm or abdomen or a diagnosis of atypical or dysplastic nevi on the chest, arm or abdomen.
  • Able to follow involved post-operative care instructions
  • Able to comply with study requirements
  • Age 20-60 years

You may not qualify if:

  • History of underlying photosensitivity condition Skin phototypes V-VI Use of photosensitizing medication History of Accutane use within the past 12 months History of underlying bleeding disorder or use of anticoagulant (e.g. coumadin) Active smoker Known pregnancy or lactating mother Allergies or reactions to lidocaine or epinephrine Underlying immunodeficiency Inability to comply with study requirements Pacemaker or defibrillator in place

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Tsao S, Yao M, Tsao H, Henry FP, Zhao Y, Kochevar JJ, Redmond RW, Kochevar IE. Light-activated tissue bonding for excisional wound closure: a split-lesion clinical trial. Br J Dermatol. 2012 Mar;166(3):555-63. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011.10710.x. Epub 2012 Jan 19.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Carcinoma, Basal CellCarcinoma, Squamous CellDysplastic Nevus SyndromeSkin Neoplasms

Interventions

Sutures

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

CarcinomaNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialNeoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplasmsNeoplasms, Basal CellNeoplasms, Squamous CellNevusNevi and MelanomasNeoplastic Syndromes, HereditaryGenetic Diseases, InbornCongenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and AbnormalitiesNeoplasms by SiteSkin DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Surgical Fixation DevicesSurgical EquipmentEquipment and Supplies

Study Officials

  • Irene E Kochevar, PhD

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 21, 2007

First Posted

January 4, 2008

Study Start

September 1, 2007

Primary Completion

April 1, 2009

Study Completion

April 1, 2009

Last Updated

April 10, 2009

Record last verified: 2009-04

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