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Can a dissolvable dressing get burn patients to skin grafts faster?

NCT ID NCT06503406

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: The Metis Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares a new biodegradable wound dressing, SupraSDRM®, to standard care for full-thickness wounds—such as severe burns, surgical wounds, or traumatic injuries—that are not ready for immediate skin grafting. The goal is to see if SupraSDRM® helps wounds heal faster and become suitable for grafting sooner. Adults aged 18 to 85 with wounds at least 5 cm² are eligible. The study will measure the time to grafting, infection rates, and scar development.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
SupraSDRM® Biodegradable Matrix Wound Dressing
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a faster-healing alternative to standard dressings, potentially reducing the time patients wait for skin grafts and improving recovery from burns or surgical wounds.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply broadly. There is also a risk of infection or poor healing, which the study will monitor.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Accidental Injuries burn injury Surgical Wound

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BURNS SURGICAL WOUND TRAUMA INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

    RECRUITING

    Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234, United States

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