Non Ablative Fractional Laser Treatment of Burn Scars (NCT02014298) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Non Ablative Fractional Laser Treatment of Burn Scars
Denmark20 participantsStarted 2012-01
Plain-language summary
BACKGROUND: Increasing evidence appears for non-ablative fractional laser (NAFL) to remodel mature burn scars.
OBJECTIVES: To investigate long-term clinical and histological appearance of mature burn scars after NAFL-treatment.
HYPOTHESIS: That NAFL can modulate mature burn scars with subsequently improved cosmetic and functional appearance.
METHODS: Study patients with burn scars at trunk or extremities. Side-by-side test areas are randomized to three monthly 1,540 nm NAFL-treatments or control, followed by blinded evaluations at 1, 3, and 6 months using mPOSAS (modified Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale; 1 = normal skin, 10 = worst imaginable scar).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* legally competent adults aged 18-60 years
* Fitzpatrick skin type I-III
* burn scar 1 year or older
* total scar area allowing selection of two similar side-by-side test areas of minimum 1.5 × 3 cm for study purpose
Exclusion Criteria:
* pregnancy or lactation
* suntan
* wounds or infections in study area
* tendency to form hypertrophic scars or keloids
* oral retinoids, anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive drugs within the last six months
* current anticoagulants
* previous treatments in test area with laser, Intense Pulsed Light, dermabrasion, chemical peel or filler.
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.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.