Microneedling may ease painful burn scars
NCT ID NCT05423613
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if microneedling, a technique that creates tiny skin channels, followed by cortisone cream can improve burn scars. It aims to make scars softer, thinner, and less red. The trial includes 36 adults with at least two burn scars.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 36 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2021
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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16 to 100 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Any gender or race * 16 years of age or older * Have at least 2 HSc that meet the clinical criteria for HSc * Provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with keloid scars * Mature scar site * A psychiatric condition or cognitive impairment that interferes with their ability to follow the treatment protocol * Dermatological conditions (i.e. psoriasis, eczema, etc.) in the area of the evaluation site * An allergy to ultrasound gel * On anticoagulant medications * Inability to understand English or French.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Villa Medica Rehabilitation Hospital
Montreal, Canada
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