Shrimp-Based bandage takes on standard wound care in skin graft trial
NCT ID NCT07472465
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a dressing made from chitosan (a substance from shrimp shells) works as well as a standard hydrocolloid dressing for healing skin graft donor sites. Twenty-two patients had each wound split in half to compare the two dressings directly. Researchers measured healing speed, pain, itching, and scarring over 20 days and up to 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
chitosan sponge (device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a cheaper or more comfortable dressing option for skin graft donor sites.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed trial with only 22 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and chitosan may not outperform existing dressings.
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Locations
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Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia
Kota Bharu, Kelantan, 16150, Malaysia