UnknownPhase 1

Fractional Photothermolysis for the Treatment of Burn Scars

Chile10 participantsStarted 2009-11

Plain-language summary

The aim of our study is to determine the effect of fractional photothermolysis laser in the treatment of burn scars.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 16 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Burn scars should be located on the anterior thorax or abdomen with at least 4 months of evolution. * The scar should be slightly elevated, with erythema and with no signs of keloid formation. * Maximum scar dimension: 0.2 - 1% body surface area. * Acceptance of informed consent for laser treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous non-surgical treatment (i.e. dermabrasion, laser, peelings, bleaching agent. etc). * Previous surgical treatment (i.e. graft)

What they're measuring

Evidence of improvement in color and texture of burn scars, using digital colorimeter and digital photography.

Timeframe: 5 months

Adverse effects: pain, erythema, edema, hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation, hypertrophic scar and keloid formation

Timeframe: 5 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01005992

SponsorClinica las Condes, Chile

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-04

Contact for this trial

Rodrigo Schwartz, MD

56-2-6108661 schwartz.rodrigo@gmail.com

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