Testing amitriptyline for burn injury treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a common medication called amitriptyline can help reduce inflammation after a burn injury. It may help the body heal better and reduce pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are generally healthy and not taking prescription medications that could interact with amitriptyline.
- You do not have a history of abnormal scarring (like keloids) or poor wound healing.
- You have not taken aspirin, acetaminophen, or vitamin C in the last 14 days.
- You have no large tattoos in the designated testing areas and have not used tanning beds or UVB treatments in the last 3 months.
- You are not pregnant or nursing, and you have no nasal piercings or allergies to lidocaine or amitriptyline.
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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