Comparing two injections for keloid treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether an injection of triamcinolone or verapamil works better to shrink keloids and improve their appearance. It is for people who have had a keloid for less than five years and have a moderate to severe scar score.
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Who can take part
- Your keloid must be between 1 and 5 centimeters in size.
- The keloid can be anywhere on your body.
- You must have had the keloid for less than five years.
- Your keloid's score on the Vancouver Scar Scale must be 5 or higher.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a family history of keloids, acromegaly, or congestive heart disease.
Quick eligibility check
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