Clinical trials · California
Scarring clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 9 recruiting scarring studies with a site in California — including Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT07207369RecruitingPhase 3
Study of an injectable gel for atrophic acne scars
This study tests an injectable gel called ELAPR002f for treating moderate to severe atrophic acne scars on the cheeks. If you have rolling or boxcar scars and are in good general health without active acne or other skin issues, this trial may help improve your scars.
Redondo Beach, CaliforniaAges 22 years+ - NCT06257355RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new eye drop for corneal scars
This trial tests a new eye drop to see if it can safely and effectively reduce corneal scars. It is for people who have a recent corneal injury (within the last month) that resulted in a scar that affects their vision.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT05501327RecruitingPhase 2
Dose testing study of a new skin-scar treatment in healthy adults
This Phase 2 study tests the dosing schedule of SLI-F06 in healthy volunteers. It may help researchers learn the safest dose and how well the treatment affects wound/scar-related healing after controlled study procedures.
Encinitas, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06448481Recruiting
Comparing two purse-string stitch methods for skin surgery scars
This study compares two ways of placing 'purse-string' stitches to close skin wounds after surgery. It aims to see which method makes the scar look better and heal well.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06288009Recruiting
Comparing two types of stitches for skin surgery on head or neck
This study compares two different ways of stitching up surgical cuts on the head or neck to see which method leads to better healing and fewer complications. If you are having skin surgery on your head or neck and the cut will be closed directly, this trial might be a fit for you.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06165341RecruitingPhase 3
Fazirsiran for mild liver scarring in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
This study tests an investigational drug called fazirsiran, which is designed to treat alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency-related liver disease with mild scarring. The goal is to see if fazirsiran is safe and can improve or slow liver damage in people with the PiZZ genetic type.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT05758181Enrolling by invitation
Testing a dressing on surgical wounds to help healing
This study looks at how a wound dressing or treatment affects healing in surgical cuts that are closed with sutures or similar methods. You may be able to join if you’re having a skin surgery on the neck, trunk, or arms/legs with a long enough wound you can follow up on.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05677971RecruitingPhase 3
Tested medicine to treat liver scarring in PiZZ alpha-1 disease
This Phase 3 study tests fazirsiran for safety and whether it can help people with a specific genetic form of alpha-1 antitrypsin–related liver disease that causes liver scarring. You may be eligible if you have the PiZZ genetic type and moderate-to-severe fibrosis, with certain lung and liver conditions ruled out.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT03503240Enrolling by invitation
Skin cancer surgery study about satisfaction, scars, and quality of life
This study asks people who had skin cancer surgery about how they feel about their appearance, their scar healing, and their quality of life. It may help doctors understand what outcomes matter most to patients after skin cancer treatment.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 21 years+
Scarring trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting scarring studies listed above.
- University of California, Davis - Dermatology Department · 3 studies
- UCLA Pulmonary and Critical Care · 2 studies
- University of California Benioff Children's Hospital · 2 studies
- California Dermatology & Clinical Research Institute
- Gastroenterology & Liver Institute
- Loma Linda University Eye Institute
- Marcus Facial Plastic Surgery /ID# 275880
- Pacific Clinical Innovations /ID# 256185
What taking part in a scarring study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Common questions
- Are there scarring clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 9 recruiting scarring studies with a site in California, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a scarring study in California?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a scarring trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New scarring studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.