CompletedNot Applicable

Analysis of Factors Associated With the Efficacy of 595-nm Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment for Rosacea

China80 participantsStarted 2025-02-01

Plain-language summary

This study was designed as a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial and included 80 patients with rosacea treated at the Department of Dermatology, Jiangsu Provincial People's Hospital. All patients received pulsed dye laser therapy (pulsed dye laser system; Cynosure (Beijing) Medical Technology Co., Ltd., China). Treatment energy was adjusted according to individual clinical responses, with no concomitant therapies administered. All patients were informed of study-related precautions and provided written informed consent prior to enrollment. Each patient underwent a single session of bilateral facial 595-nm pulsed dye laser treatment with randomized pulse durations of 6 ms or 10 ms, using a fluence of 9-11 J/cm² and a 7-mm spot size, followed by post-treatment epidermal cooling. Skin imaging was performed at baseline and at 1 month after treatment. At 3 and 7 days post-treatment, erythema improvement, pain visual analog scale (VAS) scores, and adverse events were assessed using questionnaires. At 1 month, treatment efficacy and safety were evaluated based on erythema improvement, patient satisfaction, Clinical Erythema Assessment (CEA) score, Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score, Rosacea Area and Severity Index (RASI) score, skin imaging analysis, and adverse event records.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Exclusion criteria

. active infection at the treatment site;
. a history of keloid formation or a tendency to develop keloids;
. a history of photosensitivity disorders;
. facial laser treatment, chemical peeling, or facial surgery within the past 3 months;
. pregnancy or breastfeeding;
. concomitant treatment for rosacea;
. participation in another clinical trial within 30 days prior to screening;
. any other condition deemed by the investigator to make the subject unsuitable for participation;

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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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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.

What they're measuring

Clinical Erythema Assessment (CEA) score

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07410533

SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-30

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