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The Role of Fractional Vascular Laser Therapy in the Management of Burn Scars
Led by University of Manitoba · Updated on 2026-05-14
6
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of fractional vascular laser therapy in managing burn scars, specifically focusing on how this treatment may improve scar height, texture, blood vessel appearance, and flexibility in mature burn scars. The study addresses the need for well-designed, randomized controlled trials since the current evidence for laser therapy's effectiveness in burn scar treatment is limited, and laser therapy can be costly compared to other options. Participants will receive fractional vascular laser treatment applied to one of two randomized scar locations: either proximal or distal to the heart. The laser treatment aims to remodel mature and inactive scars by resurfacing the skin and potentially reducing visible mesh patterns from skin grafts. The study involves a randomized, single-blind design comparing these two scar locations to assess the laser's impact. During the study, participants will be monitored every three weeks for up to 15 weeks to measure changes in the appearance of their burn scars. Researchers will assess scar features such as height, texture, vascularity, and pliability to determine the treatment's benefit. The total study period includes follow-up assessments to track scar improvement over time, ensuring detailed evaluation of the laser therapy's effects on late-stage burn scars.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
The Role of Fractional Vascular Laser Therapy in the Management of Burn Scars
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Living in Winnipeg
- Burn scar 6 to 12 months old
- Fitzpatrick skin type I to III
- Thermal burn scar on trunk or extremities
- Age between 18 and 60 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of an open wound
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 15 weeks
Participants receive fractional vascular laser therapy applied to one scar site depending on randomization.
Visits every 3 weeks until Week 15
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3A 1R9
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Justin Gawaziuk, MSc
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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