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Basic Information
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ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
NA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-07-01
2026-12-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Autologous fat grafting has gained attention in the context of regenerative medicine due to its dual ability to restore volume and promote cellular repair. The technique consists of harvesting adipose tissue from a donor area, processing it to concentrate regenerative elements (such as adipose-derived stem cells and growth factors), and injecting it into the target area. In the context of burn sequelae, fat grafting has demonstrated promising results in improving scar pliability, reducing pain and pruritus, and enhancing function, although high-quality randomized clinical trials remain scarce.
This study will enroll adult patients with a history of upper limb burns presenting with functional limitations and/or symptomatic pathological scars (e.g., hypertrophic scars, painful or pruritic areas). Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups:
Experimental Group: Undergoing autologous fat grafting in the affected areas. Control Group: Receiving standard treatment, including corticosteroid injections and/or surgical scar release based on clinical indication.
Patients will be followed prospectively at predetermined time points and assessed using validated tools such as the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS), the Patient Scar Assessment Scale (PSAQ) and the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS). Pain and pruritus intensity will be documented using visual analog scales (VAS). The study's primary endpoint will be the improvement in scar quality and function at 6 months. Secondary outcomes include patient satisfaction, pain reduction, cost-effectiveness, and the need for additional interventions.
The study complies with ethical standards, and all participants will provide informed consent. Given the limited availability of randomized trials in this field, the results of this study are expected to contribute robust scientific evidence to support or refute the use of fat grafting as a therapeutic modality for upper limb burn sequelae.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Experimental Group - Fat Graft
Participants randomized to this group will undergo autologous fat grafting to the affected areas of the upper limbs. The procedure includes harvesting adipose tissue via liposuction (typically from the abdomen or flanks), processing the fat through decantation and gentle emulsification, and reinjecting it into the burn sequelae areas using microcannulas in a layered, fanning technique. The intervention is performed in a single session under local or regional anesthesia depending on the case.
Fat Graft
Non-regenerative standard treatment for post-burn sequelae, involving either corticosteroid injection to reduce scar inflammation and fibrosis, or surgical release for contractures. The procedure type will be chosen based on the clinical indication and severity.
Control Group - Corticosteroid Injection
Participants in this group will receive standard care for burn scar sequelae, based on clinical judgment. This includes corticosteroid injections (triamcinolone 40 mg) for hypertrophic scars. The choice of intervention will follow standard clinical practice and will be documented in the protocol.
Fat Graft
Non-regenerative standard treatment for post-burn sequelae, involving either corticosteroid injection to reduce scar inflammation and fibrosis, or surgical release for contractures. The procedure type will be chosen based on the clinical indication and severity.
Interventions
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Fat Graft
Non-regenerative standard treatment for post-burn sequelae, involving either corticosteroid injection to reduce scar inflammation and fibrosis, or surgical release for contractures. The procedure type will be chosen based on the clinical indication and severity.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Presence of burn scars in the upper limbs (functional contractures and/or pathological scars)
* Scar area suitable for treatment (≥10 cm²)
* At least 12 months since the initial burn injury
* Willingness and ability to comply with study procedures and follow-up visits
* Signed informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria
* Uncontrolled chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes mellitus with HbA1c \> 8.0%)
* Use of systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressants within 30 days before enrollment
* Previous surgical or injection treatment of the target scar within the past 6 months
* Known allergy to lidocaine or any material used in the procedures
* Coagulopathy or use of anticoagulant therapy
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Federal University of São Paulo
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Marcelo Oliveira Mourão Junior
PHD Graduate in Translational Surgery. Plastic Surgery Division Resident
Locations
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Federal University Of São Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Countries
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References
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Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan
Document Type: Study Protocol and Informed Consent Form
Other Identifiers
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U1111-1325-8730
Identifier Type: OTHER
Identifier Source: secondary_id
7723619
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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