Dissolvable vs Non-Dissolvable stitches: which leaves a better scar on darker skin?

NCT ID NCT05408117

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Melissa Pugliano-Mauro Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of stitches (dissolvable fast gut and non-dissolvable polypropylene) to see which leads to less scarring and pigment changes in people with darker skin. Each participant's wound is split in half, with one stitch type on each side, and scarring is measured at 7–10 days and 3 months. The goal is to find the best option for better cosmetic results in skin of color.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: suture type (dissolvable fast gut vs non-dissolvable polypropylene)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help doctors choose the best suture to reduce dark or uneven scars in people with darker skin.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 34 participants. Results may not apply to all scar types or body locations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

severe cutaneous adverse reaction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SCAR

Contacts and locations

Locations

UPMC Presbyterian
RECRUITING

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
UPMC Shadyside Place
RECRUITING

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
UPMC St. Margaret
RECRUITING

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15215, United States

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