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New pain patch studied for tummy tuck recovery

NCT ID NCT05412992

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a medicated skin patch (dexmedetomidine) to see if it could reduce pain after tummy tuck surgery. It included 179 adults scheduled for abdominoplasty. The patch was compared to a placebo to measure pain intensity over time.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

179 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2022

Finished

Apr 2023

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female, ≥ 18 years of age. * Scheduled to undergo a full abdominoplasty (including repair of small incidental abdominal hernias, but not including liposuction). * Have a physical status classification of 1 or 2 per the American Society of Anesthesiology. * Have a body weight \> 58 kg, and body mass index of 20 to 38 kg/m2, inclusive. Exclusion Criteria: * Known sensitivity to dexmedetomidine or any excipient in the DMTS/placebo or to any peri- or postoperative medication whose use is required in this study. * Skin abnormality (eg, scar, tattoo) or unhealthy skin condition (eg, burns, wounds) at the DMTS/matching placebo application site, according to examination by the investigator at screening or admission to the clinic prior to surgery. * History of deep vein thrombosis or factor V Leiden deficiency. * History of syncope or other syncopal attacks. * Present and/or significant history of postural hypotension (determined through examination by the investigator or designee), or history of severe dizziness or fainting on standing in the opinion of the investigator. * Evidence of a clinically significant 12-lead ECG abnormality.

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Conditions

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Pain Pain, Postoperative

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Anaheim Clinical Trials, LLC

    Anaheim, California, 92801, United States

  • JBR Clinical Research

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States

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