Study of verteporfin for reducing scars after tummy tuck
Treatments studied
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medication called verteporfin (given during a tummy tuck) can help reduce scarring. It is a phase 2 trial that may help improve how scars look after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled to have a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) that can be closed in the usual way
- You are in generally good health (classified as ASA I-II)
- Your skin type is in the light to medium range (Fitzpatrick types I-IV)
- You are able to understand and follow study instructions in Danish
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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