Can radiation zap keloids without the knife?
NCT ID NCT04722263
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study is testing whether radiation therapy can safely treat keloids (raised scars) when surgery isn't an option or has been refused. Fifteen adults with keloids will receive radiation over several sessions. Researchers will track side effects and measure if the keloids stop growing or shrink.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Radiation therapy (radiotherapy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-surgical option to control keloid growth and reduce scar size.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 15 people, so results may not apply widely. Radiation also carries risks like skin irritation or long-term side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Montefiore Medical Center
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10467, United States
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