Fractional Nonablative 1540 nm Laser Resurfacing for Burn Scars- A Randomised Controlled Trial

May 30, 2008 updated by: Bispebjerg Hospital
The objective was to evaluate the efficacy of 1540 nm fractional laser treatment of mature burn scars.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Denmark
      • Copenhagen NV, Denmark, 2400
        • Bispebjerg University Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Burn scars with and without previous skin grafting.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • A tendency to produce hypertrophic scars or keloids,
  • Previous treatment with dermabrasio, chemical peel, filler, laser treatment or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) of study areas,
  • Photosensitivity,
  • Pregnancy or lactation,
  • Current anticoagulative medication,
  • Oral retinoid drugs within the past 6 months,
  • Pigmentation after recent exposure to sun or solarium,
  • Patients not considered to be able to follow the treatment protocol.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: A
Device: 1540 nm fractional laser
No Intervention: B

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Change of skin texture from baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Bispebjerg Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 30, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 30, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

June 3, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 3, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 30, 2008

Last Verified

May 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • H-D-2007-0094

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