Botox and laser combo tested for burn scars
NCT ID NCT07360483
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding botulinum toxin (Botox) to fractional CO2 laser treatment improves raised burn scars more than laser alone. 48 people with hypertrophic burn scars were treated, and scar appearance was measured using standard scales. The goal was to see if Botox, given by injection or through laser-assisted skin delivery, boosts results.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- botulinum toxin type A (Botox)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a better way to treat raised burn scars with fewer injections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 48 people. Results may not apply to all scar types or skin tones. Botox injections carry risks like bruising or muscle weakness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo university
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 02002, Egypt
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