Can a chemo drug erase ugly eye scars?
NCT ID NCT07397520
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed Phase 4 trial tested whether injecting 5-fluorouracil directly into raised facial scars around the eyes could make them less noticeable. Seven adults with scars from injury or cosmetic surgery received the treatment. The study used a standard scar scale to measure changes in color, texture, and size.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 5-fluorouracil
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-surgical way to improve the appearance of raised facial scars around the eyes.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study (7 people) with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment involves injections and may cause side effects like pain or irritation.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Instituto de Oftalmologia F.A.P. Conde de Valenciana, I.A.P.
Mexico City, Mexico City, 06800, Mexico
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