Can botox make biopsy scars disappear?
NCT ID NCT05478551
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether injecting botulinum toxin (Botox) into biopsy wounds can reduce scarring compared to a placebo. Twelve healthy adults will each receive both treatments on different spots on their back, and scars will be compared over six months. The goal is to see if Botox can help wounds heal with less visible scarring.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- botulinum toxin (Dysport)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to minimize scars from skin biopsies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early-phase trial with only 12 participants, so results may not apply widely. The treatment is for cosmetic improvement, not a cure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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