Keloid showdown: which injection flattens scars best?
NCT ID NCT07420166
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two injected treatments for keloid scars: triamcinolone acetonide (a steroid) and verapamil hydrochloride (a blood pressure drug). Sixty adults with keloids received injections every three weeks for up to eight sessions. The goal was to see which treatment better flattened and improved the scar's appearance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
triamcinolone acetonide and verapamil hydrochloride
What this could lead to
If one treatment works better, it could offer a more effective option for flattening keloid scars.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and both treatments have possible side effects like pain or skin changes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Bahawal Victoria Hospital/Quaid-e-Azam Medical College
Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan