Comparing the Effect of siSPARC Microneedle Patch Versus siSPARC+siLR4A Microneedle Patch on Post-surgical Scars

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age21-75
SponsorNational Skin Centre

About this trial

This randomized, double-blind controlled study aims to compare the effect on appearance of post- surgical scars between daily application of siSPARC microneedle patch versus siSPARC + siLR4A microneedle patches. These are patches comprising short microneedles embedded with hydrolysed RNA (siRNAs).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adult

Age 21-75

2 weeks (+/- 7 days) after surgical operation with incision into the dermis

Post-stitch removal when stitches were applied

Disqualifiers

Pregnant or lactating participant

Participants with wound infection

Participants assessed to be uncooperative or unable to self-administer the interventions

Participants with known contact allergy to ingredients in the patch formulation (comprising hyaluronic acid, siRNA and glue) and/or isopropyl alcohol

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • siSPARC + siLR4A microneedle patches
  • siSPARC microneedle patch

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators