Clinical trials: Scar Tissue
Acne Scars
Clinical Evaluation of Fractional Radiofrequency for the Treatment Acne Scarring
Prospective, single centre, evaluator-blind study of the safety and performance of fractional radiofrequency (RF) for the treatment and reduction of acne scarring.
- Trial name
- NCT03821324
- Testing
- Venus Viva
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Venus Concept
Scar, Skin Scarring
Scar Appearance After Postoperative Hydrocolloid Dressing Versus Standard Petrolatum Ointment
Patients will be randomized either to receive standard daily dressing or hydrocolloid dressing using a randomization generator. After closing the wound with the sutures,the scar will be covered by a hydrocolloid dressing, which…
- Conditions
- Scar, Skin Scarring, Skin Cancer, Wound Heal
- Trial name
- NCT05618912
- Testing
- Hydrocolloid dressing, Petrolatum jelly dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Scar Prevention
Safety and Efficacy Study of Different Dose Levels 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
- NCT01038297
- Testing
- EXC 001
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Uterine Scar, Cesarean Section Complications
Single or Double-layer Uterine Closure Techniques
There are different surgical techniques of uterine closure during cesarean. A growing data has suggested that the closure technique has an effect on uterine scar healing.
- Conditions
- Uterine Scar, Cesarean Section Complications, Cesarean Section; Dehiscence
- Trial name
- NCT03629028
- Testing
- Residual myometrium thickness, Niche Presence, Adjacent myometrium thickness
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 282 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Safak Baran Yilmaz
Keloid, Alopecia Areata
Pain Outcomes Following Intralesional Corticosteroid Injections
Corticosteroid therapy, including intralesional and topical applications, has many indications within the fields of Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, and Orthopedics.
- Conditions
- Keloid, Alopecia Areata, Acne, Hypertrophic Scar
- Trial name
- NCT03630198
- Testing
- Corticosteroid with lidocaine, Corticosteroid with normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Cicatrix, Carbon Dioxide Laser
Interventional Study to Evaluate the Appearance of Surgical Scars After Laser Therapy
This study evaluates the effect of a fractionated carbon dioxide laser on surgical scars of the face and neck over 12 months. Anyone with a surgical scar on the face and neck who has not had laser therapy may be eligible to…
- Trial name
- NCT02985151
- Testing
- Syneron-Candela CO2RE Laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Cicatrix, Dermabrasion
Laser Resurfacing Versus Dermabrasion for Scar Revision
Dermabrasion has been the historical standard used for resurfacing scars on the skin. Recently, fractionated laser therapy has been FDA approved for scar resurfacing.
- Conditions
- Cicatrix, Dermabrasion, Coagulation, Laser
- Trial name
- NCT01176448
- Testing
- Fractionated laser, Dermabrasion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
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
Post-Surgical Scars
Treatment of Post-Surgical Scars With Traditional Ablative Er:YAG Versus Fractional Ablative Er:YAG
The investigators will compare the efficacy of Traditional Ablative Er:YAG Versus Fractional Ablative Er:YAG in a split scar study. The patient will receive a month treatment for 3 months. Then follow up for the next 2 months.
- Trial name
- Er:YAG (NCT02397564)
- Testing
- Er:YAG laser, traditional and fractional settings
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Surgical Scar, Breast Augmentation
Treatment of Surgical Scars Following Breast Augmentation, Abdominoplasty or Face Lift
Evaluator-blinded study of the safety and performance of fractional radiofrequency (FRF) for the treatment of surgical scars following breast augmentation, abdominoplasty or facelift.
- Conditions
- Surgical Scar, Breast Augmentation, Abdominoplasty, Face Lift
- Trial name
- NCT03467724
- Testing
- Fractional Radiofrequency (FRF)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Venus Concept
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
Wounds
OxyGenesys Dissolved Oxygen Dressing; Abdominoplasty at Northwestern University
Twelve acute wounds (6 on either side of the umbilicus) will be surgically created in the lower abdominal area. One side of the umbilicus will be randomized to Oxygenesys treatment arm and the other side will be receiving a…
- Trial name
- NCT02591537
- Testing
- OxyGenesys Dissolved Oxygen Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halyard Health
Post-operative Excessive Scarring
Botulinum Toxin is a Potential Prophylactic Therapy for Minimizing Post-excisional Scarring (Allergan Botox Scar Study)
Dermatological surgeons wear many hats to care for subjects with skin cancer. While their role in cancerous tissue removal results in superior cure rates, there is also a need for skilled excisional repair and effective wound…
- Trial name
- NCT02623829
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Scars, Scleroderma
Laser Treatment for the Improvement of Scars and Scleroderma
In this study, the investigators seek to evaluate the effects of a laser treatment on the redistribution/regeneration of collagen on the clinical, microscopic, and molecular profiles of hypertrophic scars and scleroderma.
- Trial name
- NCT04567537
- Testing
- Laser Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Scar Prevention
Safety and Efficacy Study of EXC 001 to Improve the Appearance of Scars From Prior Breast Surgery
This study will compare how well EXC 001 works to improve the appearance of scars in subjects undergoing breast scar revision surgery. The study will also evaluate the safety of EXC 001 in healthy adult subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01037413
- Testing
- EXC 001
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Acne Scars - Mixed Atrophic and Hypertrophic
Clinical Evaluation of the Safety and Performance of FRF for the Treatment and Reduction of Acne Scarring
Prospective, single centre, evaluator-blind study of the safety and performance of fractional radiofrequency (RF) for the treatment and reduction of acne scarring.
- Trial name
- NCT04827680
- Testing
- Venus Viva MD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Venus Concept
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
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
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.
Hypertrophic Scar
Use of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma to Treat Hypertrophic Burn Scars
Hypertrophic burn scars are experienced by more than 70% of burn victims. They are a major source of decreased quality of life in burn patients due to pain, decreased range of motion, and poor cosmetic appearance.
- Trial name
- NCT03935594
- Testing
- PRP Injection, Saline Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center