New pain patch studied for tummy tuck recovery
NCT ID NCT05412992
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 intensity over time.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Anaheim Clinical Trials, LLC
Anaheim, California, 92801, United States
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JBR Clinical Research
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States
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