3D printed orthosis for treating post-burn scars
Official title: Pilot Study on the Design of a 3D-printed Differential Pressure Distribution Orthosis for the Treatment of Post-burn Hypertrophic Scarring
Run by Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville · NCT06487910 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to make custom 3D-printed devices to help heal thick scars from burns and see if they are easy to make and affordable.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Metz) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 10, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 10, 2027 |
| Study ends | January 10, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06487910 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old with at least one hypertrophic burn scar that requires treatment with a compression garment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under legal guardianship will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot study evaluates the feasibility of using a 3D printing method to design orthotic devices specifically for the treatment of hypertrophic scars resulting from burns. The study focuses on assessing the production time and cost associated with creating these devices, which are intended to provide differential pressure distribution to aid in scar healing. By utilizing advanced 3D scanning and printing technologies, the research aims to innovate the approach to scar management in patients recovering from burns.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the healing process and cosmetic outcomes for patients with hypertrophic scars.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative and has not been extensively evaluated in prior studies, the use of 3D printing in medical applications has shown promise in other contexts.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult Patients aged \> 18 years old * Patient with at least one hypertrophic burn scar in the process of healing localized on a skin area that can benefit from a compression garment and requiring the use of an ORDP * Patient able to give informed consent * Patient affiliated to a social security scheme Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under guardianship, curatorship or safeguard of justice * Pregnant or breast-feeding women
Where it's running
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CHR Metz-Thionville/Hopital Félix Maréchal
Metz, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Loic BANASZAK — CHR Metz Thionville Hopital Félix Maréchal
- Study coordinator: Andreia CARVALHO DE FREITAS
- Email: projet-recherche-clinique@chr-metz-thionville.fr
- Phone: 0033387553323
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.