An Analysis of Dermabond vs. Non-Absorbable Sutures in Skin Closure for Brow Ptosis Procedures

Last updated: April 21, 2025
Sponsor: Cody Blanchard
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Pressure Ulcer

Treatment

Non-Absorbable Sutures

Dermabond

Clinical Study ID

NCT05981443
BrowPtosis
  • Ages 18-100
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare Dermabond with non-absorbable sutures in skin closure after brow ptosis surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • if Dermabond provides equivalent wound healing compared to conventional non-absorbable skin suture techniques

  • if Dermabond provides equivalent scar appearance compared to conventional non-absorbable suture techniques

  • if Dermabond results in equivalent complication rates compared to conventional non-absorbable suture techniques Participants will have be randomly selected to have either Dermabond or non-absorbable suture closure methods. Scar analysis and both participant and provider surveys will be performed to assess the differences between groups, if any.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients undergoing bilateral direct excision brow lift for brow ptosis at theUniversity of Kentucky Medical Center.

  • Patients > 18 years of age.

  • Patients must be able to follow up at the specified intervals.

  • Patients who are able to give their own informed consent.

  • Health Status: Variable health status reflective of general population of Kentucky.Patients will be healthy enough to be seen in an office setting.

  • All patients will need to be proficient in the English language to understand thescale used for scar assessment

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients <18 years of age or >100

  • Allergy to Dermabond

  • Adults with impaired consent capacity

  • Incarcerated individuals

Study Design

Total Participants: 8
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Non-Absorbable Sutures
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 15, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
April 17, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky 40508
    United States

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