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In person · Pittsburgh · PA · United States
Research provider: Pitt+Me
Are you planning a scar contracture release and reconstruction surgery with your physician? Are you willing to be assigned by chance to one of two treatments, either a standard of care (SOC) surgery, or an SOC surgery plus a graft of your own fat? You may be eligible for a research study to compare these surgeries.
Your study participation will last approximately 9 months, after your surgery. The study is assessing the effect of a surgical intervention, using your own harvested fat, gathered through liposuction.
Are you planning a scar contracture release and reconstruction surgery with your physician? Are you willing to be assigned by chance to one of two treatments, either a standard of care (SOC) surgery, or an SOC surgery plus a graft of your own fat? You may be eligible for a research study to compare these surgeries.
Review the provider’s screening questions. These requirements do not guarantee selection.
12-18 months
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Pitt+Me · Added Sep 20, 2026