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A Randomized Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Diclofenac Diethylamine Emulgel (Voltaren®) in Preventing Postoperative Scar Hyperplasia

A Randomized Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Diclofenac Diethylamine Emulgel (Voltaren®) in Preventing Postoperative Scar Hyperplasia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600128632
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-07-23
Start date
2026-08-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Scar, hypertrophic scar, keloid

Interventions

A group:Diclofenac diethylamine
B group:Silicone

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age: 18 to 65 years old, gender not limited. 2. Planned to undergo or have already undergone elective, clean plastic surgery (such as breast surgery, resection of surface tumors, etc.), with an incision length of 1 to 10cm and a linear incision. 3. Participate voluntarily and sign a written informed consent form. 4. Be able to understand the research requirements and commit to follow-up visits on time.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Related to the subjects: (1). Those who are known to be allergic to the study drug or its components. (2). Those with a history of keloids or a pathological keloid-prone constitution. (3). Pregnant women, lactating women, or those planning to get pregnant during the research period. (4). Suffering from severe systemic diseases (such as heart, liver and kidney insufficiency, active peptic ulcers, hemorrhagic diseases). (5). Those with a history of asthma, urticaria or allergic rhinitis induced by NSAIDs. 2. Related to the lesion: (1). The research incision is located in high-tension or easily friction-prone areas such as joints and the chest. (2). There is active infection, hematoma, dehiscence or poor healing at the incision. (3). The incision is a scar after a burn, a chronic ulcer or a cancerous wound. 3. Exclusion criteria related to combined medication: (1). During the study period, any other treatment that affects the scar (such as hormone injection, laser, radiotherapy, etc.) is planned to be used in the study incision area. (2). Those who are taking oral anticoagulants, glucocorticoids or other NSAIDs for a long time (occasional use is allowed, but it needs to be recorded).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The total score of the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) for incision scars;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The total score change of the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) for incision scars;Score of the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS);Score of the Visual Analogue Scale for Itching/Pain (VAS);Safety endpoint;Transcutaneous water loss rate (TEWL) and skin elasticity;Patient Scar Self-Assessment Scale (PSAS);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactShen Zeren

The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University

zrshen@zju.edu.cn+86 571 87236307

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026