CompletedNot Applicable

Monitoring the Response of Port Wine Stain Birthmarks to Laser Therapy With Wide-field Functional Imaging Technologies

United States69 participantsStarted 2010-04

Plain-language summary

The researcher develop non-invasive imaging modalities for assessment of port wine stain during laser therapy treatment of Port Wine Stain. The imaging modalities will be used to guide immediate retreatment of regions of persistent perfusion during the procedure.

Who can participate

Age range

1 Day

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * All minors, birth to 18 years of age or older with Port Wine Stain birthmark * Ability to understand and carry out subject instructions * Sign photograph release form Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to understand and/or carry out instructions * Pregnant women * Do not sign photograph release form

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Image-guided surgery remove Port Wine Stain

Timeframe: 24 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01333553

SponsorUniversity of California, Irvine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2018-04

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Who can participate

Age range

1 Day

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.