Testing a skin cream to prevent injury responses
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if a cream containing amitriptyline can block a substance released by the skin after injury. It aims to learn more about how wounds heal and prevent scarring.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 64 years old.
- You have no health condition that slows healing, like uncontrolled diabetes.
- You do not have a history of keloids or poor wound healing.
- You haven't taken aspirin, acetaminophen, or vitamin C in the past 14 days.
- You do not have large tattoos in the test areas or use tanning beds.
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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