Influence of a Silicone Gel (Dermatix®) on Thoracic Scar Formation After Harvesting of Autologous Rib Cartilage

Last updated: November 29, 2007
Sponsor: University of Schleswig-Holstein
Overall Status: Trial Status Unknown

Phase

N/A

Condition

Scar Tissue

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT00565552
Dermatix01
  • Ages > 9
  • All Genders

Study Summary

So far the evaluation of scar treatment was based on subjective criteria. The patient groups were divided into treated versus non-treated.

In this study we use patients undergoing ear reconstruction with autologous rib cartilage. The thoracic scar of harvesting the rib cartilage is routinely reopened after 3 month during second stage of reconstruction. Therefore we have a ideal model of clinical, physiological and histological scar evaluation in a homologous patient group.

All patients randomly treat one half of the scar with a silicone gel (Dermatix). The other half is untreated as an internal control.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients with high grade microtia requiring a reconstruction with autologous ribcartilage

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • diabetes mellitus

  • vascular disease

  • known allergic reaction to silicone

Study Design

Total Participants: 20
Study Start date:
January 01, 2007
Estimated Completion Date:
January 31, 2009

Connect with a study center

  • University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein

    Luebeck, 23564
    Germany

    Active - Recruiting

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