New pain patch studied for tummy tuck recovery

NCT ID NCT05412992

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested a medicated skin patch (dexmedetomidine) to see if it could reduce pain after tummy tuck surgery. It included 179 adults scheduled for abdominoplasty. The patch was compared to a placebo to measure pain levels and the need for extra pain medication.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Anaheim Clinical Trials, LLC

    Anaheim, California, 92801, United States

  • JBR Clinical Research

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States

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