New gel scaffold aims to improve healing after skin cancer removal
NCT ID NCT06600152
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new gel-like wound dressing called MAP Wound Matrix (TT101) in 40 adults who had skin cancer removed with Mohs surgery. The dressing was applied right after surgery to see if it was safe and helped wounds heal compared to a standard hydrocolloid bandage. The main goal was to check for serious side effects like infections or slow healing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MAP Wound Matrix (a gel-like scaffold applied to the wound)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new option to help wounds heal better after skin cancer surgery, potentially reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early safety study with only 40 people. The new matrix may not heal wounds better than standard dressings, and there is a risk of infection or delayed healing.
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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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Cal Coast Dermatology
Encino, California, 91436, United States
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Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260, United States
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Studies in Dermatology
Cypress, Texas, 77429, United States
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