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ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
Phase 4Completed· 40 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Excisional surgery of epidermal cyst +1 moreprocedure
Likely dose
Not stated in record
Key inclusion· 2
  • ✓Age 18 years or older
  • ✓Epidermal cyst 1–3 cm in diameter located on the trunk
Key exclusion· 4
  • ✕Infected cyst requiring systemic antibiotics
  • ✕Pregnant
  • ✕Unable to return for suture removal
  • ✕Prior excision of the target cyst

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NCT00165958Phase 4Completed
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Comparison of Excision Versus Punch Incision in the Treatment of Epidermal Cysts

Emory University·interventional·Posted Sep 14, 2005·Updated Aug 4, 2014

In Brief

A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Excisional surgery of epidermal cyst and Punch incision of epidermal cyst for Epidermal Cyst. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this trial is to compare two standard of care treatments for removing epidermal cysts. Surgical excision removes the entire cyst but requires a larger hole in the skin. A punch incision makes a smaller hole through which the cyst can be removed. The trial's purpose is to determine if one method is better than another in terms of recurrence, infection, or other side effects.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsEpidermal Cyst
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

Phase 4CompletedFinished
20052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
First PostedSep 14, 2005
Enrollment StartJan 1, 2005
Primary CompletionJul 1, 2008
Study CompletionJul 1, 2011
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.5 yearsPosted 20.8 years ago

Interventions

Excisional surgery of epidermal cystprocedure

Traditional extirpation of cyst en toto

Punch incision of epidermal cystprocedure

removal of cyst first with incisional effort with a punch biopsy tool