CompletedNot Applicable

LONG PULSED ND:YAG LASER (1064 NM) VERSUS INTENSE PULSED LIGHT IN TREATMENT OF TRAUMATIC AND POST-SURGICAL ERYTHEMATOUS SCARS

Egypt40 participantsStarted 2022-11-16

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy and safety of long-pulsed ND:YAG laser and intense pulsed light in the treatment of traumatic and post-surgical erythematous scars. Forty patients presenting with traumatic and post-surgical erythematous scars on the head and neck, of six months' duration or less, were randomly divided into two equal groups. Group A patients received long-pulsed ND:YAG laser sessions, while Group B patients received intense pulsed light sessions. Four sessions were given at four-week intervals.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients of either gender, aged more than 12 years, presenting with an erythematous scar on the head and neck area, traumatic or post-surgical, and of a duration equal to or less than six months. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Patients with post burn scars, scars of more than six months duration, keloids, post acne atrophic erythematous scars or scars that are not located on the head and neck area. 2\. Patients with active bacterial, viral, or fungal cutaneous infection within the scar tissue. 3\. Patients who are pregnant or lactating. 4. Known contraindication to laser therapy. 5. Use of Isotretinoin within the previous 6 months.

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

Compare the efficacy and safety of long-pulsed Nd-YAG laser and intense pulsed light in the treatment of traumatic and post-surgical erythematous scars.

Timeframe: From enrollment to 3 months after last treatment sessions, where four sessions were given at four-week intervals.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07599709

SponsorAlexandria University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-25

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