Scar prevention showdown: chitosan cream takes on silicone and olive oil

NCT ID NCT07269093

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests three different creams—chitosan, silicone gel, and olive oil—to see which works best at preventing raised scars (hypertrophic scars) after stitches heal. About 120 adults with fresh scars will apply their assigned cream twice daily for 8 weeks. Doctors will check their scars at 4, 12, and 24 weeks using special rating scales.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cicatrix, Hypertrophic

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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  • 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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