New drug could stop keloids from coming back after surgery

NCT ID NCT06373458

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tests whether the drug ritlecitinib can help people with keloids — thick, raised scars that grow beyond the original wound. About 30 adults will receive the drug after keloid removal surgery. The goal is to see if the drug lowers the chance of the keloid returning and improves scar appearance and symptoms.

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Locations

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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    New York, New York, 10029, United States

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