Fat graft for scar release: a new approach
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests if using your own fat cells during scar surgery helps heal better. If you need surgery to release a tight scar, you may be able to receive a fat graft from your own body.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You need surgery to release a scar contracture (a tight scar that limits movement or causes discomfort)
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to receive a fat graft during your surgery
- You do not have an active infection
- You are not pregnant or planning pregnancy in the next year
- You have not had radiation to the scar area
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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