Efficacy in Preventing Hypertrophic Scars: A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Chitosan Cream, Silicone Gel & Olive Oil
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Hypertrophic Scars
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of three different topical applications in preventing hypertrophic scars in adults with scars healed after suturing. The main question it aims to answer is: Is Chitosan cream effective in preventing hypertrophic scars?
Researchers will compare Chitosan cream with silicone gel and olive oil to see if there is any difference in their effica…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with traumatic or surgical wounds which have healed by primary intention within 14 days
* Length of scar at least 3cm
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with seafood allergy
* Patients with scar from wounds that were complicated by infection or wound breakdown
* Patient…
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