Pinch Grafting Versus Second Intention Wound Healing for Mohs Micrographic Surgery Defects on the Scalp

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS · Feb 23, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different ways to help scalp wounds heal after surgery. One method allows the wounds to heal naturally on their own, which can take 8 weeks or longer. The other method is called "pinch grafting," where a doctor takes a small piece of skin from another part of the body (like the groin) and places it over the wound to help it heal faster. The trial aims to find out which method works better and helps wounds heal more quickly.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to be at least 18 years old, scheduled for a surgery on the scalp that is expected to heal on its own, and able to communicate in English. They should also be comfortable using MyChart, a patient portal where they can send weekly updates about their healing progress. Participants will be asked to return for follow-up visits and will have the chance to contribute to important research that could improve wound healing methods in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18 years of age or older
• • Able to give informed consent themselves
• • Patient scheduled for cutaneous surgical procedure on the scalp with predicted second intention closure
• • Willing to return for follow up visit
• • Active user of MyChart
• • Willing to send weekly messages until wound is healed
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Incarceration
• • Under 18 years of age
• • Pregnant women
• • Unable to understand written and oral English
• • Scalp wounds with planned primary repair reconstruction
• • Surgical defects with bone exposure
• • No MyChart access or use