Can chitosan cream outshine silicone and olive oil in scar prevention?

NCT ID NCT07269093

First seen Dec 24, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tests whether chitosan cream can prevent raised scars (hypertrophic scars) better than silicone gel or olive oil. 120 adults with fresh surgical or traumatic scars will apply their assigned treatment twice daily for 8 weeks. Doctors will assess scar appearance at 4, 12, and 24 weeks using standard scales.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hospital Kuala Lumpur

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 50586, Malaysia

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  • Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia

    RECRUITING

    Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, 16150, Malaysia

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  • Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Kota Bharu, Kelantan, 15586, Malaysia

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