New cream aims to tame burn scars – trial underway

NCT ID NCT06807021

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a cream containing FS2 (kynurenic acid) to see if it can reduce scarring in burn patients who need skin grafts. About 70 people aged 12 to 65 will apply the cream or a placebo to both the graft and donor sites for 90 days. The goal is to check safety and whether scars look better with FS2.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
FS2 (kynurenic acid) cream
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple cream to reduce scarring after burn surgery, improving appearance and skin function.
What could go wrong
This is an early-to-mid stage trial with only 70 participants. The cream may not reduce scars better than the control, and results may not apply to all burn types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre for Burn Research - Hamilton Health Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 2X2, Canada

  • University of Alberta, Division of Plastic Surgery

    RECRUITING

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada

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