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The Role of Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy in the Management of Burn Scars
Led by University of Manitoba · Updated on 2026-05-14
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
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Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of pulsed dye laser (PDL) therapy on burn scars, focusing on changes in scar height, texture, redness, and pliability in acute burn injuries. This study addresses the lack of large, randomized controlled trials in laser treatment for burn scars and aims to determine whether PDL can improve scar characteristics. The research is being conducted to clarify the true usefulness of laser therapy compared to other treatments, given its high cost and promising but unproven benefits. Participants receive pulsed dye laser therapy applied to different parts of their burn scars, specifically comparing areas proximal and distal to the heart. The study is randomized and double-blinded to evaluate the effects of this laser treatment on acute burn scars aged between one and six months. The trial focuses on patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I to III and includes a treatment period with follow-up to assess scar changes. During the study, participants will have their scars assessed for characteristics such as height, texture, vascularity, and pliability over six months. Researchers will monitor these scar features closely to measure the impact of the laser therapy. Participants will likely attend scheduled visits for treatment and evaluations, allowing assessment of scar changes and safety over the study duration.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
The Role of Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy in the Management of Burn Scars
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Have a burn scar
- Live in Winnipeg
- Scar age between one and six months
- Fitzpatrick skin type I, II, or III
- Aged between 18 and 60 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Have an open wound
- Have an active infection
- Have received previous scar treatment with steroid injection or interferon
- Have a known tendency to develop keloid scarring
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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 6 months
Participants receive pulsed dye laser therapy on burn scars to improve scar height, texture, vascularity, and pliability.
Multiple treatment visits over 6 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3A 1R9
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Justin P Gawaziuk, MSc
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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