Which heals better below the knee? stitches vs. natural healing
NCT ID NCT05074212
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two methods for healing skin wounds below the knee after surgery: closing the wound with stitches (complex linear closure) or letting it heal naturally (second intention). The goal was to see which method gives a better-looking scar and improves quality of life. One person took part, and the results will help doctors choose the best approach for future patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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1 person
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2022
- Finished
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Sep 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Able to give informed consent themselves * Patient scheduled for cutaneous surgical procedure below the knee with a lesion excision diameter of at least 1 cm. * Willing to return for follow up visit Exclusion Criteria: * Incarceration * Under 18 years of age * Pregnant Women
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, Davis, Department of Dermatology
Sacramento, California, 95816, United States
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