Evaluate the Port-wine Stain Birthmark Treatment Before and After Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment (NCT01774552) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluate the Port-wine Stain Birthmark Treatment Before and After Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment
United States4 participantsStarted 2012-12
Plain-language summary
Port-wine stain is a congenital, progressive vascular malformation of human skin involving post-capillary venules that occurs in an estimated 0.3% of children and can alter personality development and psychological in children.
Who can participate
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ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All age with diagnosis of Port-wine stain
Exclusion Criteria:
* No diagnosis of Port-wine stain
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Since this trial has already been completed, would my doctor be able to share or access any findings about how well pulsed dye laser treatment worked for port-wine stain birthmarks based on this study?
2This trial focused on evaluating port-wine stains before and after pulsed dye laser treatment — what does that kind of evaluation actually involve, and would I need multiple visits or measurements to track changes in my birthmark?
3Since this study is listed as Phase NA, meaning it wasn't testing a new drug or device in the traditional sense, how does that affect what we know about the safety and effectiveness of pulsed dye laser for port-wine stains, and is this already considered a standard treatment?
4Are there other active trials or treatment options for port-wine stains that my doctor would recommend considering now that this particular study has already been completed?
5Given that port-wine stains can vary a lot in size, location, and skin tone, would my doctor be able to tell me whether the results from this trial would likely apply to my specific situation?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.