Can your own fat help heal severe burns? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06857448
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding a patient's own fat tissue under a standard skin graft can improve healing and reduce scarring after severe burns or traumatic wounds. About 68 adults with deep skin loss will receive either the new fat-plus-skin graft or a traditional skin graft alone. The main goal is to see if the fat graft leads to better scar appearance and fewer complications.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Autologous fat graft (your own fat) combined with a split-thickness skin graft
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a better way to heal severe burns and wounds, with less scarring and fewer infections.
What could go wrong
This is an early study with only 68 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure involves surgery and carries risks like infection or poor graft take.
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Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States
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Presbyterian Hospital
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