The Study Examines the Efficacy of Treating Limb Scars Using a Combined Pressure Garment and Sili… (NCT07744867) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Study Examines the Efficacy of Treating Limb Scars Using a Combined Pressure Garment and Silicone Sheet Compared to Treatment With a Pressure Garment Alone. The Study Aims to Develop a Comprehensive Scar Assessment Framework, Integrating Objective and Subjective Tools to Evaluate Treatment
60 participantsStarted 2026-08-15
Plain-language summary
Rehabilitation of traumatic and surgical limb scars commonly includes the use of pressure garments to improve scar maturation. Silicone sheets are also widely used in scar management; however, the additional benefit of combining silicone sheets with pressure garments has not been fully established. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combined treatment with pressure garments and silicone sheets compared with treatment using pressure garments alone in adults with traumatic or surgical limb scars. Approximately 60 participants aged 18-65 years with scars 1-6 months after injury or surgery will be enrolled. Scar outcomes will be assessed using objective measures, including three-dimensional scar scanning, color assessment, and elasticity measurements, as well as the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) version 2.0. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of a comprehensive scar assessment framework and improve evidence-based scar management.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants aged 18 to 65 years.
* Presence of a scar on an extremity.
* Scar length of at least 5 cm.
* Scar age of 1-6 months at the time of enrollment.
* Ability to understand and provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Scars crossing joints.
* Medical conditions affecting wound healing.
* Skin diseases in the scar area.
* Active infections.
* Known sensitivity or allergy to silicone.
* Neurological disorders affecting the involved extremity.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change from Baseline in Scar Height, Area, Color, Elasticity, and Overall Scar Quality at 3 Months
Timeframe: Change from Baseline in Scar Characteristics at 3 Months
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Change in Scar Quality
Timeframe: Baseline, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months after treatment initiation