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Simple gauze trick may improve scar appearance after surgery

NCT ID NCT05758168

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Davis Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding a special gauze dressing (called a tie-over bolster) on top of regular stitches can reduce scarring after surgery on the head or neck. About 60 adults will have half of their wound treated with the bolster and the other half with stitches alone, so doctors can compare the results. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost method leads to less noticeable scars.

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  • University of California, Davis - Dermatology Department

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    Sacramento, California, 95816, United States

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