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Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate Scaffold in Rhytidectomy
Sponsor: Jeffrey M. Kenkel
Summary
The study is being conducted to objectively assess tissue changes following the use of P4HB in rhytidectomy to understand how the utilization of the surgical mesh may affect tissue mechanical strength and elasticity, wound healing, and scar formation dynamics.
Official title: Clinical Use of Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate Scaffold in Rhytidectomy- A Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
6
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2026-01-07
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Galaflex Lite Scaffold
The GalaFLEX LITE is a surgical mesh scaffold composed of poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) developed to prolong strength retention and reinforce soft tissue in patients undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Locations (1)
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States