Botulinum Toxin Injection After Sternotomies to Improve Scar Aspect and Impact
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Trial end date:
2027-02-28
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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 tolerance.