Face transplants give new hope to trauma survivors

NCT ID NCT05117190

First seen Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested facial transplantation in 3 people with severe facial damage from accidents. The goal was to improve how they look and function, using a donor face. Participants needed lifelong anti-rejection drugs, so this is a disease-control approach, not a cure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Methodist Health System

    Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States

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