N/A Completed N=146 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Scar Appearance After Postoperative Hydrocolloid Dressing Versus Standard Petrolatum Ointment

Scar · Skin Scarring · Skin Cancer · Wound Heal

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05618912 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

146

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Dec 2024

Primary outcomePrimary: Cosmetic Outcome — 7.4; 6.6; 6.3; 6.00 score on a scale

Summary

Patients will be randomized either to receive standard daily dressing or hydrocolloid dressing using a randomization generator. After closing the wound with the sutures,the scar will be covered by a hydrocolloid dressing, which will be left in place for 7 days(Experimental) or the standard dressing (Control) that will be covered with petrolatum jelly and bandaging during this time period, which has to be re-applied daily. Patients and dermatologic surgeons will then complete surveys 7 days, 30 days, and 90 days after surgery to evaluate the cosmetic appearance of these scars.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Cosmetic Outcome	8.2; 8.1; 7.94; 7.92; 7.1; 6.6	—
SECONDARY Number of Participants With Complications	29; 28; 14; 7; 0; 0	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Adult > 18 years of age
Linear scars
Patients underwent conventional excision or Mohs micrographic surgery for primary cutaneous cancer or other cutaneous condition that required surgical intervention

Exclusion Criteria

Scar localization on acral or hair bearing sites
Patients unable to converse in English
Patients requiring flap or graft for closure of wound
History of allergy to adhesives
Patient using topical chemotherapy agents on the surgical site or planning to start it within 3 months after surgery
Use of hydrocolloid dressings for post-operative wound care in the past

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