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MacromastiaPhase 4NCT00558246

Study of Prineo (Dermabond Protape) Versus Sutures in Breast Procedures

A Phase 4 study testing Dermabond Protape (Prineo) and Suture in people with Macromastia, run by Ethicon, Inc. at 5 sites in 4 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This is a prospective, controlled, randomized, multi-center clinical study of up to 80 patients with full thickness surgical incisions associated with bi-lateral breast procedures. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Macromastia
What is being tested?
Dermabond Protape (Prineo) and Suture
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
79 participants
Where
5 sitesin 4 countries
Study dates
Aug 2007to Oct 2009
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Be at least 18 years of age;
  • Be in good general health in the opinion of the Investigator with no conditions that would significantly impact wound healing as determined by medical history and review of recent concomitant medications;
  • Require identical skin closure of full-thickness intersecting surgical incisions with a combined length of at least 15cm on each breast as part of elective breast procedures, requiring the placement of sutures in the superficial fascia and subcutaneous tissue to relieve skin tension prior to final skin closure;
  • Be willing to follow instructions for incision care as instructed by the investigator, and refrain from swimming or soaking in a tub until suture removal occurs (during the first 12-25 days) of the study;
  • Agree to return for all follow-up evaluations specified in this protocol [7 days (± 1 day), 12 - 25 days, and 90 days (± 10 days)], six (± 1 month) and twelve months (± 1 month)];
  • Agree not to schedule any additional elective surgical procedures that involve an incision that is randomized for inclusion in this study, until their participation in this study is complete; and
  • Sign the informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • Have peripheral vascular disease;
  • Have insulin dependent diabetes mellitus;
  • Be known to have a blood clotting disorder;
  • Be receiving antibiotic therapy for pre-existing condition or infection;
  • Be known to be HIV-positive or otherwise immunocompromised;
  • Have known personal or family history of keloid formation or hypertrophy;
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  • Be currently taking systemic steroids;
  • Have known or suspected allergy or sensitivity to cyanoacrylate, formaldehyde, tapes or adhesives
  • Have incision type or location known to have an incidence of cyanosis or other healing abnormalities; and
  • Be participating in any current clinical trial of an investigational product or have participated in any clinical trial of an investigational product within 30 days of enrolment in this study.

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 4 countries.

5 sites in 4 countries

Germany2 sites
  • Dreifaltigkeits-Krankenhaus

    Cologne

  • Markus Krankenhaus

    Frankfurt

Other trials in Germany

Belgium1 site
  • UZ

    Ghent

Other trials in Belgium

Sweden1 site
  • Akademikliniken

    Stockholm

Other trials in Sweden

United Kingdom1 site
  • Mid Essex Hospital

    Broomfield, Essex

Other trials in United Kingdom

About this study

Official title: Multi-centre Study to Show Equivalence of Prineo (DERMABOND PROTAPE) to Intradermal Sutures for Skin Closure of Full-thickness Surgical Incisions Associated With Breast Procedures

This is a prospective, controlled, randomized, multi-center clinical study of up to 80 patients with full thickness surgical incisions associated with bi-lateral breast procedures. Breast procedures where symmetrical incisions of at least 15cm in length are planned for both breast (bilateral procedure) will be randomised to receive final skin closure of one breast with Prineo (DERMABOND PROTAPE) and the other with intradermal sutures (control). Patients will be evaluated post-operatively at 24 hours (± 6 hours), 7 days (± 1 day), 12 - 25 days, and 90 days (± 10 days).

Conditions
Macromastia
Being tested
Dermabond Protape (Prineo), Suture
Keywords
Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Breast Reconstruction, Plastic Surgery, Skin Closure, Wound Healing, Dermabond
Medical subject headings
Gigantomastia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Dermabond Protape (Prineo)Device

    Also called Prineo

    cyanoacrylate and pressure sensitive adhesive mesh - topical skin adhesive

  • SutureDevice

    Also called Investigator selected the intradermal suture per standard local practice.

    Topical Suturing

Study groups in NCT00558246
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
IExperimentalOn same patient, one breast is randomized to control and one breast is randomized to experimental arm. Patient is own control.
Receives: Device: Dermabond Protape (Prineo)
IIActive comparatorOn same patient, one breast is randomized to control and one breast is randomized to experimental arm. Patient is own control.
Receives: Device: Suture

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Continuous Apposition of the Skin Edges Without Wound Dehiscence or Re-closure as Measured by the Upper Limit of 95% Confidence Interval in Proportion of Successes for Each Groups.

    Equivalence was demonstrated if the upper limit of the 95% confidence interval (when subtracting the percentage of DERMABOND PROTAPE successful subjects from the percentage of INTRADERMAL SUTURE successful subjects) did not exceed 12 percent.

    Measured: 12-25 days

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Time (Minutes) Required to Close the Final Skin Layer

    Overall time required to close final skin layer on each breast.

    Measured: Intraoperative

  2. Cosmetic Outcome

    Modified Hollander Cosmesis Scale overall outcome score in which a score of 0 corresponds to a good outcome versus a 1-6 to a poor outcome. The proportions of breasts with good outcomes were then compared to those with poor outcomes in each group.

    Reference: Hollander JE, Singer AJ, Valentine S, Thode HC Jr, Henry MC. Wound registry:development and validation. Ann Emerg Med. 1995;25:675-85.

    Measured: 90 days post-procedure

  3. Cosmetic Outcome

    Modified Hollander Cosmesis Scale overall outcome score in which a score of 0 corresponds to a good outcome versus a 1-6 to a poor outcome. The proportions of breasts with good outcomes were then compared to those with poor outcomes in each group.

    Reference: Hollander JE, Singer AJ, Valentine S, Thode HC Jr, Henry MC. Wound registry:development and validation. Ann Emerg Med. 1995;25:675-85.

    Measured: 6 months

  4. Cosmetic Outcome

    Modified Hollander Cosmesis Scale overall outcome score in which a score of 0 corresponds to a good outcome versus a 1-6 to a poor outcome. The proportions of breasts with good outcomes were then compared to those with poor outcomes in each group.

    Reference: Hollander JE, Singer AJ, Valentine S, Thode HC Jr, Henry MC. Wound registry:development and validation. Ann Emerg Med. 1995;25:675-85.

    Measured: 12 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted14 Nov 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2007
  3. Primary completionSep 2008
  4. Study completionOct 2009

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
79 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00558246
Sponsor's protocol ID
07CS003
Status last verified
Jun 2012
First submitted
9 Nov 2007
Last updated
19 Jul 2012
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Dermabond Protape (Prineo) and Suture in people with Macromastia, run by Ethicon, Inc. at 5 sites in 4 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Jul 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 sites in Germany, Belgium, Sweden, United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 19 Jul 2012). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Continuous Apposition of the Skin Edges Without Wound Dehiscence or Re-closure as Measured by the Upper Limit of 95% Confidence Interval in Proportion of Successes for Each Groups. (time frame: 12-25 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Jul 2012.

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