Could tree sap heal skin sores? new trial in PNG tests ancient remedy
NCT ID NCT07264686
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether sap from the Pterocarpus indicus tree can help heal small skin ulcers (sores) in remote areas of Papua New Guinea. 222 people with sores smaller than a dime will get either the plant sap, Savlon antiseptic cream, or no treatment. Researchers will check healing after 7 and 14 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pterocarpus indicus plant sap
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a cheap, accessible treatment for skin sores in remote areas where medicines are hard to get.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small Phase 2 trial testing a plant sap against a standard cream and no treatment. The results may not apply to larger or more severe ulcers, and the plant sap's effectiveness is still uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Vunapope Hospital, and surrounding area
Kokopo, EAST NEW Britan, Papua New Guinea
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