Phase 4
Completed N=40
Comparison of Excision Versus Punch Incision in the Treatment of Epidermal Cysts
Epidermal Cyst
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00165958 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
40
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Participants With Cyst Recurrence — 3; 2 participants
Summary
The purpose of this trial is to compare two standard of care treatments for removing epidermal cysts. Surgical excision removes the entire cyst but requires a larger hole in the skin. A punch incision makes a smaller hole through which the cyst can be removed. The trial's purpose is to determine if one method is better than another in terms of recurrence, infection, or other side effects.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Participants With Cyst Recurrence |
3; 2 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Adult 18 years or older
- Epidermal cyst 1-3 cm in diameter on the trunk
Exclusion Criteria
- Infected cyst requiring systemic antibiotics
- Pregnant females
- Unable to return to clinic for suture removal
- Previous excision of target cyst
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00165958). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.