Collagen pills put to the test for tummy tuck scars

NCT ID NCT06787924

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at whether taking collagen supplements by mouth can increase collagen in the skin and improve scar healing. 102 people who had weight loss surgery or a tummy tuck took either collagen pills or a placebo for several weeks. Researchers then compared skin samples and scar quality between the two groups.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Facility Name: The surgical department of Medical Research Institute Hospital, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Facility

    Alexandria, Egypt

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