Keloid scars: Pathophysiology and treatment

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Keloid Scars: A randomised clinical and laboratory based study on the treatment and differentiation factors of the local disease

• IRAS ID

  68328

• Sponsor organisation

  Queen Mary University Of Medicine / Barts And The London NHS Trust

• Eudract number

  2011-000626-29

• Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier

  NCT01295099

• Research summary

  The study in the pathophysiology and treatment of keloid scarring aims to improve the treatment outcome and reduce the recurrence rate of keloids in a largely affected population through the Bareas and the London Keloid clinic.We aim to arm the treating arsenal of keloids with 5-Fluorouracil with clinical and scientific outcomes identified.The genetic basis for the disease explored with the aim of improving the understanding of the disease and thus the treatment.Explore the psychosocial impact of the disease so we can better understand its effects and socioeconomic impact on'society.

• REC name

  West of Scotland REC 1

• REC reference

  11/AL/0165

• Date of REC Opinion

  2 Aug 2011

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion