New study tests skin grafting to speed up scalp wound healing
NCT ID NCT06287866
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
After Mohs surgery on the scalp, wounds are often left to heal on their own, which can take 8 weeks or more. This study tests whether a pinch graft—a thin piece of skin taken from the groin and placed in the wound—can help the wound heal faster. Researchers will compare healing time and scar quality in 50 adults who need scalp surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pinch graft (a thin piece of skin taken from the groin and placed in the wound)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a faster healing option for scalp wounds after skin cancer surgery, reducing the time wounds stay open.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Pinch grafting is a minor procedure and carries risks like infection or graft failure.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, Davis - Dermatology Department
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95816, United States
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