Clinical trials: Scar
Fibroid, Myoma
Post Market Study for an Adhesion Barrier Following Laparoscopic Myomectomy
This study is planned as a prospective, randomised, parallel, controlled, multi-centre, open label, comparative evaluation of SprayShield™ Adhesion Barrier plus good surgical technique, versus good surgical technique alone, with…
- Conditions
- Fibroid, Myoma, Leiomyoma
- Trial name
- NCT00891657
- Testing
- SprayShield™
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Wound Healing and Scar Quality Following Mohs Surgery and Excisional Dermatologic Surgery
Porcine Xenograft Versus Second Intention Healing
The purpose of this research study is to test whether it is better to allow patients with post- operative wounds on the legs to heal on their own without a covering or to use a porcine xenograft (skin graft that is made from pig…
- Trial name
- NCT03931746
- Testing
- Porcine xenograft
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic
The Clinical Efficacy And Safety Of SkinStylus Microneedling System
The purpose of the trial is to provide objective evidence the SkinStylus may be used safely and effectively for the treatment of ventral torso hypertrophic scars.
- Trial name
- NCT03366194
- Testing
- SkinStylus Sterilock System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Esthetic Education LLC
Atrophic Acne Scar
SkinPen Efficacy on Acne Scars on the Face and/or Back
This single-center, clinical trial will take place over a 90 day course followed by 1-month and 6-month post treatment visits to assess the efficacy and tolerability of the SkinPen device when used on both men and women on the…
- Trial name
- NCT02646917
- Testing
- Aesthetic Microneedling Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bellus Medical, LLC
Scar
Forehead Scars Following Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Reconstruction for Skin Cancer
This study will test if the use of DysportTM (abobotulinumtoxinA) improves wound healing and scarring after Mohs surgery. Research in the laboratory as well as previous studies in humans have shown improved wound healing and…
- Trial name
- NCT01459666
- Testing
- Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA), Bacteriostatic 0.9% Sodium Chloride (vehicle)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Fibrosis, Skin Scarring
Light Emitting Diode-Red Light (LED-RL) Phototherapy for Skin Scarring Prevention
Skin scarring (fibrosis) is a common complication in the wound healing process and remains a therapeutic challenge. Scar formation often occurs following injury to the skin such as surgery, trauma, and burns.
- Conditions
- Fibrosis, Skin Scarring, Skin Wound, Hypertrophic Scar
- Trial name
- NCT03795116
- Testing
- LED-RL phototherapy, Mock irradiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center
Scar Prevention
Safety and Efficacy Study of EXC 001 to Improve the Appearance of Scars in Subjects Undergoing Elective Abdominoplasty
This study will compare how well EXC 001 works versus placebo in reducing the appearance of scars in subjects undergoing elective abdominoplasty. The study will also evaluate the safety of EXC 001 in healthy adult subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01037985
- Testing
- EXC 001
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Wrinkle, Rosacea
Evaluation of Cutera Excel V™ Laser With Green Genesis and Micro-Lens Array (MLA)Attachment
Evaluate the Cutera excel V™ Laser with Green Genesis and a Micro-Lens Array (MLA) Attachment
- Conditions
- Wrinkle, Rosacea, Scarring
- Trial name
- NCT03424304
- Testing
- Excel V™ Laser With Green Genesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cutera Inc.
Suture Related Complication
Timing of Suture Removal to Reduce Scarring in Skin Surgery
This is a single centre prospective randomized assessor blinded parallel group feasibility study that will be undertaken in the Royal Devon and Exeter Dermatology department.
- Trial name
- NCT05036785
- Testing
- Timing of suture removal
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Ventricular Tachycardia
Stereotaxis Study To Obliterate Persistent Ventricular Tachycardia
This is a prospective, non-randomized, multi-center clinical case series evaluating the outcomes of the magnetic navigation system in ventricular tachycardia (VT) cases.
- Trial name
- STOP-VT (NCT00851279)
- Testing
- Magnetic irrigated ablation catheter
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Czechia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Stereotaxis
Scar-related Atrial Tachycardia, Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
A Study Assessing Arrhythmia Mapping With a Globe-Shaped, High-Density, Multi-Electrode Mapping Catheter
The purpose of this study is to assess the performance and safety for the use of the investigational catheter for intracardiac mapping in the atria and ventricles.
- Conditions
- Scar-related Atrial Tachycardia, Persistent Atrial Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia
- Trial name
- COSMOS (NCT05373862)
- Testing
- Globe-Shaped, High-Density, Multi-Electrode Mapping Catheter
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium, Croatia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Biosense Webster, Inc.
Keloid
Fractional Laser Assisted Steroid Therapy vs Intralesional Steroids in the Treatment of Keloids
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser therapy immediately followed by intralesional steroid therapy against intralesional steroid therapy alone for the treatment of keloids.
- Trial name
- NCT02996097
- Testing
- The Lutronic electronic carbon dioxide (eCO2) Plus laser system, Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Cleft Lip, Scarring
Botulinum Toxin to Improve Cosmesis of Primary Cleft Lip Repair
Objective: To determine if the use of botulinum toxin during primary cleft lip repair improves the cosmetic appearance of the cleft lip scar
- Conditions
- Cleft Lip, Scarring, Cleft Palate
- Trial name
- NCT02247193
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A, Normal Saline Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease
The Study of the Use of Nintedanib in Slowing Lung Disease in Patients With Fibrotic or Non-Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease Related to COVID-19
This is a collaborative study between Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals and up to 9 other clinical centers across the US to determine the effect of nintedanib on slowing the rate of…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Respiratory Disease
- Trial name
- ENDCOV-I (NCT04619680)
- Testing
- Nintedanib
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Scar
Multiplex Laser vs. PDL (Pulsed Dye Laser ) in the Treatment of Surgical Scars
This study aims to determine if the 595nm Pulsed dye laser, the combined 595/1064nm Multiplex laser or no treatment results in a better outcome in the quality of the surgical scar using the multiplex cynergy laser, starting…
- Trial name
- NCT02472405
- Testing
- 595/1064nm Multiplex Laser, 595nm PDL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Osteoarthritis
Use of Knotless Suture for Closure of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties
Barbed sutures offer several potential advantages in layered wound closure of hip and knee replacement surgeries. It use is gaining increased acceptance across many of the other surgical disciplines at this time.
- Trial name
- NCT00834483
- Testing
- Knotless suture for wound closure, Layered traditional wound closure (monocryl)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Keratoconus, Ocular Surface Disease
Pilot Study to Investigate the Feasibility, Reliability and Efficacy of Utilizing OCT to Automate PROSE Fitting
EYEdeal Scanning Technology enables rapid measurement of corneal and scleral topography. By accurately measuring the ocular surface with this imaging technology, the current iterative fitting method required to fit PROSE…
- Conditions
- Keratoconus, Ocular Surface Disease, Pellucid Marginal Corneal Degeneration, Ectasia
- Trial name
- NCT04649177
- Testing
- Ocular surface optical coherence tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Sight
Keloid Scar
Assessing and Improving Patient Knowledge About Keloid Scars (Keloids)
The purpose of this study is: to identify how knowledge about keloid scars and self-treatments differs between patients who use the Internet as a source of information and patients who do not to determine if patients who are at a…
- Trial name
- NCT01176877
- Testing
- Scripted lecture ("educational information talk")
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Burns
Comparison of Skin Substitutes Used in Burn Care
The purpose of this study is to determine if using a DERMAL LAYER under skin grafts: 1. will reduce scar formation of skin grafts 2. will reduce burn wound contractures 3.
- Trial name
- Quad (NCT00676013)
- Testing
- Integra, AlloDerm, Homograft
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Ventricular Tachycardia
Percutaneous Hemodynamic Support With Impella 2.5 During Scar-related Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the Impella 2.5 Circulatory Support System for use during mapping and ablation of ventricular tachycardia in the setting of Ventricular dysfunction.
- Trial name
- PERMIT1 (NCT01294267)
- Testing
- Circulatory Support System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Vivek Reddy