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New dressing may ease pain of incurable cancer wounds

NCT ID NCT07556146

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sakarya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two types of wound dressings in 31 cancer patients with inoperable malignant wounds. One dressing contained PHMB, a germ-fighting ingredient, and the other was a paraffin-based tulle. Researchers measured symptoms and quality of life over three months to see which dressing offered better relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
PHMB-containing dressing and paraffin-based tulle dressing
What this could lead to
If this works, it could point toward a better way to manage symptoms and improve quality of life for people with inoperable malignant wounds.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 31 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on symptom relief, not healing the wound itself.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

31 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years and older * Diagnosed with cancer and having inoperable malignant wounds * Admitted to the wound care clinic * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with acute wounds * Patients with incomplete follow-up * Patients with conditions preventing adherence to the study protocol

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Inoperable malignant wounds

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sakarya Uni

    Sakarya, Serdi̇van, 54000, Turkey (Türkiye)