Can botox keep scars away? new study tests different doses
NCT ID NCT06349733
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether injecting botulinum toxin type A (like Botox) into surgical wounds can prevent scars from forming. Fifty patients with emergency trauma or skin lumps received different doses (1, 2.5, or 5 units) or a placebo. Researchers measured scar appearance using a standard scale and asked patients how satisfied they were. The goal is to find a better way to stop scars than current treatments.
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 type A
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple injection to prevent scars after surgery or injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial (50 people) with no long-term results yet. The effect may be small or not work for all scar types.
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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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Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Dezhou Hospital
Dezhou, Shandong, 253000, China
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