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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

severe cutaneous adverse reaction

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of California, Davis - Dermatology Department

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    Sacramento, California, 95816, United States

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