Laser Treated Scars and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

University of Miami

Status: Withdrawn

Conditions: Scar

Treatments: Device: Er:YAG laser

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05166395

20190751

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effects of the 2940 nm Erbium: Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet (Er:YAG) laser on treating surgical scar using optical coherence tomography, a medical imaging device.

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Adults age 18 years or older
2. Patients should have Fitzpatrick skin types of I-IV
3. Patients should have mild to severe post-surgical scarring located on head and neck
4. Scar lengths of at least 3 cm.
5. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document

Exclusion criteria

1. The patient should not be receiving any additional systemic, topical, or intralesional treatment of the scars during the study
2. Scar size less than 3 cm in length
3. Pregnant or lactating females
4. Fitzpatrick skin type of V-VI
5. Scleroderma
6. Photosensitivity
7. Botulinum toxin injection, facial laser resurfacing, chemical peels, fillers, or usage of oral retinoid within the last 6 months.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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0 participants in 2 patient groups

Er:YAG laser Group

Experimental group

Description:

The study is a split-scar model. Participants will have half of their lesion receive a total of three sessions using 2940 nm Er:YAG laser spaced over a 4-week study participation interval.

Treatment:

Device: Er:YAG laser

Control (No Intervention) Group

No Intervention group

Description:

The study is a split-scar model. Participants will serve as their own control and have half of their lesion receive no intervention.