Clinical trials: Scar Formation
ACL Injury, ACL Reconstruction
Study to Use Oral Losartan to Decrease the Risk of Postoperative Scarring Following (ACL) Reconstruction
The purpose of this study to investigate the effect of using losartan (a blood pressure lowering drug with anti-scarring properties) on preventing primary postoperative arthrofibrosis (formation of abnormal scar tissue) in the…
- Conditions
- ACL Injury, ACL Reconstruction, Scar Formation
- Trial name
- NCT07135687
- Testing
- Losartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Brow Ptosis, Facial Scarring
The Role of 5-Fluorouracil in Post-Operative Scar Formation Following Direct Brow Ptosis Repair
This is a double (physician and patient) blinded randomized controlled clinical trial in which patients who have undergone bilateral direct brow ptosis repair undergo a trial in which one of brow is injected with placebo 0.9%…
- Trial name
- NCT03219580
- Testing
- 5-Fluorouracil, Normal Saline Flush, 0.9% Injectable Solution
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eyelid and Facial Consultants
Cesarean Section Complications, Scar Niche
Uterine Scar Resection During Repeat Cesarean Delivery to Prevent Uterine Niche Formation
The purpose of the study is to evaluate whether resection of the previous cesarean scar at repeat cesarean delivery reduces uterine niche formation and related morbidity without increasing operative risks.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section Complications, Scar Niche, Scarred Uterus
- Trial name
- NCT07228858
- Testing
- Repeated cesarean section with previous uterine cesarean section scar resection, Repeated cesarean section without uterine scar resection, Saline-infusion Sonohysterography
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Benha University
Surgical Incisions
HISTOACRYL: A Study of Its Efficacy in Final Scar Formation
The use of tissue adhesives for the closure of surgical incisions is becoming increasingly common. Several publications exist purporting the equivalence of tissue adhesive to suture with regard to dehiscence, infection, and…
- Trial name
- NCT00890578
- Testing
- adhesive to suture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Keloid, Scar
Safety and Efficacy of AIV001 on Scar Formation and Keloid Recurrence Following Keloidectomy
To evaluate the saftye and effectiveness of AIV001 treatment on scar formation and/or keloid scar recurrence following keloidectomy.
- Conditions
- Keloid, Scar, Incision, Excision Margin
- Trial name
- NCT04827875
- Testing
- AIV001
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- AiViva BioPharma, Inc.
Nevus, Seborrheic Keratosis (SK)
Impact of Skin Type on Wonud Healing and Scarring Following Facial Skin Surgery
The goal of this observational study is to learn how an individual's skin type influences the wound healing process and scar formation in Chinese patients undergoing facial dermatologic surgery.
- Conditions
- Nevus, Seborrheic Keratosis (SK), Cyst, Lipoma
- Trial name
- NCT07384299
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 173 people
- Sponsor
- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Scar, Shockwave Therapy
The Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Postsurgical Scars Especially After Abdominplasty and Breast Reduction.
Scars can be caused by physical trauma, surgical incisions, burn injuries and even acne. Deep cutaneous injuries induce pathological scars.
- Trial name
- Effect of SWT (NCT06825039)
- Testing
- Shockwave therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Surgical Scar
SCARFREE-001: Verteporfin for Scar Prevention
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate whether the drug verteporfin can reduce the formation of scars in adult patients undergoing a tummy tuck procedure (abdominoplasty).
- Trial name
- SCARFREE-001 (NCT07488988)
- Testing
- Verteporfin Injection, Saline injection
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Acne Vulgaris
Study of Trifarotene Cream to Assess Risk of a Trophic Acne Scar Formation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of trifarotene 50 microgram per gram (mcg/g) cream compared to its vehicle on the risk of formation of atrophic acne scars after 24 weeks of treatment in facial…
- Trial name
- START (NCT04856904)
- Testing
- Trifarotene Cream, Trifarotene Vehicle Cream
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Galderma R&D
Cesarean Scar Defect (Isthmococele), Pelvic Pain
Single-Layer Versus Double-Layer Uterine Closure After Primary Cesarean Section
This study compares two surgical techniques for closing the uterus after cesarean section: single-layer versus double-layer closure.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Scar Defect (Isthmococele), Pelvic Pain, Spotting, Amenorrhea Secondary
- Trial name
- NCT07611331
- Testing
- Double-layer hysterorrhaphy at primary cesarean section, Single-layer hysterorrhaphy at primary cesarean section
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 384 people
- Sponsor
- Hédi Chaker Hospital
Wound of Skin, Abdominal Wound
Safety and Efficacy of MRG-001 in Wound Healing in Abdominoplasty Patients
Surgical excisions are one of the most frequent cutaneous wounds. This study will compare the safety and preliminary efficacy of a novel fixed-dose combination drug MRG-001 in pre-abdominoplasty surgical excisions and scar…
- Trial name
- NCT05844527
- Testing
- MRG-001, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MedRegen LLC
Atrophic Acne Scar
Fractional CO2 Laser Combined With PRP Fluid Versus Gel in Treatment of Acne Scars
This study is to test the efficacy of fractional laser combined with either PRP fluid or PRP gel in the treatment of atrophic acne scars
- Trial name
- PRP (NCT04580758)
- Testing
- Fractional laser with PRP fluid or PRP gel
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Yasmine Ahmed Abd El-Maguid El-Hadidy
Dental Caries, Dental Plaque
Study of the Composition of Dental Plaque
This study will examine the composition of dental plaque-a naturally occurring substance that sticks to the teeth and can cause tooth decay and gum disease.
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Dental Plaque, Periodontal Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00001726
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Caesarean Wound, Hypertrophic Surgical Scar
: Protescal: Prevention of Hypertrophic Scar and Keloid Formation Post Caesarean Section
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Protescal in preventing post caesarean section hypertrophic scar and keloid formation.
- Conditions
- Caesarean Wound, Hypertrophic Surgical Scar, Keloid Scar Following Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT04951869
- Testing
- Protescal gel
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre
Adhesions, Cesarean Section
Seprafilm® Adhesion Barrier and Cesarean Delivery
A multicenter, randomized, controlled, single blinded study to evaluate the effectiveness of Seprafilm® Adhesion Barrier in reducing adhesion formation in cesarean deliveries.
- Conditions
- Adhesions, Cesarean Section, Delivery, Obstetric
- Trial name
- NCT00565643
- Testing
- modified sodium hyaluronic acid and carboxymethylcellulose
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 753 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Winthrop University Hospital
Scar Improvement, Cosmetic Outcome
Tape Application Protocol for Enhanced Scars
What is the purpose of this study? The Investigators want to find out whether applying Micropore surgical tape to the medial half of the mastectomy scar for 3 months helps improve its appearance after 12 months, compared to no…
- Trial name
- TAPES (NCT07144046)
- Testing
- Micropore covering of the medial half of the scar
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Herlev Hospital
Scar, Trauma Injury
The Use of Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser vs Control on Acute Traumatic Injuries to Prevent Scar Formation
Surgical standard for treating traumatic burn injury scarring is to wait one year following the initial assault prior to beginning treatment.
- Conditions
- Scar, Trauma Injury, Burns, Wound Heal
- Trial name
- NCT03888703
- Testing
- Fractional ablative CO2 laser
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute
Atrial Fibrillation
Effect of Structural Remodeling on Scar Formation as Assessed by DE-MRI of the Left Atrium
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of pre-ablation fibrosis on scar formation in the left atrium of the heart. This will be assessed by delayed enhancement magnetic resonance imaging and will be looked at in…
- Trial name
- RADAR (NCT01187914)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Acne Vulgaris, Atrophic Acne Scars
Adapalene 0.3% - Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel and Risk of Formation of Atrophic Acne Scars
This was a multi-centre, randomized, investigator blinded, vehicle controlled trial using intra-individual comparison (right half-face versus left half-face).
- Trial name
- OSCAR (NCT02735421)
- Testing
- ABPO Forte Gel, Vehicle gel
- Where
- 7 sites in Canada, France
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Galderma R&D
Cicatrix, Scar Prevention
Evaluation of Safety, PK, and Preliminary Effects on Scar Formation of Multiple Intradermal Administrations of RXI-109
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of multiple (3) intradermal doses of RXI-109 at small surgical incisions in the abdominal skin of healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT01780077
- Testing
- RXI-109
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RXi Pharmaceuticals, Corp.