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PDL and Fractional Photothermolysis for Postsurgical Scars
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Summary
This is a two part study to evaluate the efficacy of early combined PDL (pulsed dye laser) and fractional photothermolysis in the cosmetic improvement of post surgical scars.All subjects will be offered at the time of the dermatologic procedure, an option to treat the post surgical scars with early combined PDL and fractional photothermolysis. Part A is a non-randomized study design and subjects will have the choice of whether or not they will receive treatment. In part B, subjects will be randomized in a 2:1 treatment vs. control design. The experimental group will have a total of 6 visits: 1 standard of care suture removal visit, 3 treatment visits and 2 follow up visits. The control group will have 3 visits: 1 standard of care suture removal visit and 2 follow up visits. Subjects currently living in the Chicago metropolitan area and meet inclusion/exclusion criteria will be considered for enrollment. This study is a pilot study designed to determine feasibility of this procedure.
Official title: The Effect of Combined Treatment of PDL and Fractional Photothermolysis on the Cosmetic Appearance of Postsurgical Scars
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
76
Start Date
2017-03-01
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2025-01-31
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
PDL (Pulsed Dye Laser)
For those in the experimental group, at each treatment visit, the subject's scar will be treated with PDL followed by fractional photothermolysis.
Fractional Photothermolysis Laser
For those in the experimental group, at each treatment visit, the subject's scar will be treated with PDL followed by fractional photothermolysis.
Locations (1)
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology
Chicago, Illinois, United States