Sound waves and herbs take on 'Non-Killing Cancer' of keloid scars

NCT ID NCT07679243

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Fujian Medical University Union Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new approach for treating keloids—thick, raised scars that can be painful and itchy. The treatment combines wide-band ultrasound with a traditional Chinese medicine preparation applied to the skin. The goal is to soften scar tissue, reduce symptoms, and prevent recurrence after surgery, without the side effects of radiation or steroid injections. The trial involves 120 people with multiple keloids and compares the combination therapy to standard care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: wide-band ultrasound and traditional Chinese medicine preparation (Chuang Li Fu)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, low-risk treatment for keloids that reduces pain, itching, and scar size without surgery or radiation.
What could go wrong: This is an early-phase trial with only 120 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment may not work as well as standard therapies, and long-term effects are unknown.

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Conditions

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keloid

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KELOID

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