Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of Excision Versus Punch Incision in the Treatment of Epidermal Cysts
Lead Sponsor:
Emory University
Conditions:
Epidermal Cyst
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief 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...
Detailed Description
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...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult 18 years or older
- Epidermal cyst 1-3 cm in diameter on the trunk
Exclusion
- Infected cyst requiring systemic antibiotics
- Pregnant females
- Unable to return to clinic for suture removal
- Previous excision of target cyst
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00165958
Start Date
January 1 2005
End Date
July 1 2011
Last Update
August 4 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Atlanta VA Medical Center
Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30322