Status:
COMPLETED
Treatment of Surgical Scars Using the Pulsed Dye Laser
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, San Diego
Conditions:
Scar
Laser Therapy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of fresh surgical scars with a pulsed dye laser using purpura-inducing settings will improve clinical appearance better than one using non-p...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients requiring Mohs micrographic surgery or excisions for skin cancer or atypical nevi, with an expected post-excision scar of 4.5cm in length or more.
- Willing to participate.
- Able to give informed consent
Exclusion
- Location of excision or Mohs surgery on the genitals, hands, or feet.
- Fitzpatrick skin type V or VI.
- Prior history of known light sensitivity.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
28 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00970671
Start Date
September 1 2009
End Date
December 1 2010
Last Update
October 23 2012
Active Locations (1)
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UCSD Perlman Ambulatory Center - Dermatology clinic
La Jolla, California, United States, 92037