New skin patch could heal burns better than standard care
NCT ID NCT06255990
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new material called NovoSorb BTM for treating deep skin wounds that need a skin graft. Researchers will compare it to the usual treatment in 42 people aged 1 to 75. They will check how elastic and healthy the healed skin looks after one year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- NovoSorb BTM (a biodegradable dermal substitute)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a better way to treat deep skin wounds, improving skin elasticity and appearance compared to current methods.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new substitute may not outperform standard care.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cantonal Hospital Aarau
RECRUITINGAarau, Canton of Aargau, 5001, Switzerland
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Cantonal Hospital Winterthur
RECRUITINGWinterthur, Winterthur, 8400, Switzerland
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University Children's Hospital Zurich
RECRUITINGZurich, Canton of Zurich, 8032, Switzerland
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University Hospital Zurich
RECRUITINGZurich, Canton of Zurich, 8090, Switzerland
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