Verteporfin to prevent scars after tummy tuck
Treatments studied
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This study tests if a drug called verteporfin, given during a tummy tuck, can help prevent scars from forming. It is for adults having planned tummy tuck surgery who are generally healthy and have lighter to medium skin tones.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You are scheduled for a tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty)
- You have not smoked in the past 6 months
- You are not pregnant or planning pregnancy in the next 6 months
- You do not have skin conditions like keloids that affect scarring
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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