U.S., June 11 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07013240) titled 'Botulinum Toxin Injection After Sternotomies to Improve Scar Aspect and Impact' on June 02.
Brief Summary: Sternotomy scars, which are localized in a high-tension area are often dystrophic, hypertrophic or keloidal, and can be difficult to accept to patients who already endured a heavy intervention with high psychologic impact. The investigators wish to evaluate immediate post-surgical injection of botulinum toxin to improve scar aspect and impact. A randomized, placebo-controlled, split-scar clinical trial will determine the improvement of scar aspects assessed by standardized scores (SBSES, POSAS), patient satisfaction and toleran...