New drug combo aims to heal wounds faster and reduce scars
NCT ID NCT05844527
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new drug called MRG-001 in 10 people who had tummy tuck surgery. The drug is injected under the skin to help stem cells move to the wound and speed healing. Researchers compared the drug to a saltwater placebo to see if it makes scars stronger and less noticeable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MRG-001 (a combination of plerixafor and tacrolimus)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a treatment that speeds wound healing and reduces scarring after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early-phase trial with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug combination is new and its safety and effectiveness are not yet proven.
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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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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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