New pain patch studied for tummy tuck recovery
Symptom relief
Terminated
This study tested a medicated skin patch (dexmedetomidine) to see if it could reduce pain after tummy tuck surgery. It included 179 adults scheduled for abdominoplasty. The patch was compared to a placebo to measure pain levels and the need for extra pain medication.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC