Hydrocolloid Dressings for Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Wound Healing
This study aims to explore the use of a hydrocolloid dressing (DuoDERM EXTRA THIN) as an alternative to the current standard of care. The dressing would be applied immediately after surgery and removed at a post-operative week 1 appointment. The dressing would eliminate the need for antibiotic ointment application and
| Condition(s) | Wound Healing, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Oculofacial Reconstruction |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | This study aims to explore the use of a hydrocolloid dressing (DuoDERM EXTRA THIN) as an alternative to the current standard of care. The dressing would be applied immediately after surgery and removed at a post-operative week 1 appointment. The dressing would eliminate the need for antibiotic ointment application and reduce the burden of post-operative care on the patient. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Patients \>18 years of age * follow-up at specified intervals (1 week/6 week/3 months) in an office setting * can give informed consent * no patients will be excluded on the basis of gender, ethnicity, or religious background Exclusion Criteria: * Patients \<18 years of age or \>100 * allergy to pectin, gelatin, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose * adults with impaired consent capacity * incarcerated individuals. |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Janice Hernandez, MD |
| Locations | Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
| Start date | 2025-02-28 |
| NCT ID | NCT07075159 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07075159 |