NCT01789346

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the 532nm potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser in comparison with the 595nm pulsed-dye laser (PDL) for the treatment of fresh surgical scars.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2013

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2013

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 7, 2013

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 12, 2013

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 26, 2014

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2014

Completed
8.2 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

February 21, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

February 21, 2023

Status Verified

January 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

February 7, 2013

Results QC Date

March 12, 2018

Last Update Submit

January 26, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

ScarScarsSurgical ScarSurgical ScarsCicatrixHypertrophic CicatrixKeloidHypertrophic ScarSurgical IncisionScarringAbdominoplastyTummy TuckAugmentation MammoplastyBreast AugmentationThyroidectomy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Improvement in Surgical Scar of Treatment (532nm KTP Laser) and Active Control (595nm PDL) Treatment Arms.

    Improvement in surgical scar of 532 nm KTP and 595 nm PDL treatment arms at 12 weeks post-final treatment (compared to baseline) as assessed by blinded independent reviewers Physician's Global Assessment (min=0; max=3) Higher scores mean better outcome

    12-weeks post-final laser treatment

Study Arms (2)

532nm KTP

OTHER

Cutera ExcelV 532nm potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser

Device: 532nm KTP

595nm PDL

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Cynosure Cynergy 595nm pulsed-dye (PDL) laser

Device: 595nm PDL

Interventions

532nm KTPDEVICE

up to three treatments of 1/2 of Single scar, or one entire, randomized Bilateral scar.

Also known as: ExcelV laser, Cutera ExcelV, Excel V
532nm KTP
595nm PDLDEVICE

up to three treatments of 1/2 of Single scar, or one entire, randomized Bilateral scar.

Also known as: Cynosure Cynergy, Cynergy laser
595nm PDL

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Fitzpatrick Skin Type I - IV
  • Has postoperative linear scar(s) which is one to twelve months post-surgery.
  • Having one scar that measures a minimum of 5 cm in length or two scars (bilateral) each measure a minimum of 2 cm in length.
  • Be in good health.
  • Must agree not to undergo any other procedure for the treatment of scar during the study.
  • Willing to refrain from excess sun exposure and willing to wear sunscreen on the treated scar during the study (including the follow-up period).
  • Able to read, understand and sign the Informed Consent Form.
  • Willing and able to adhere to the treatment and follow-up schedule, and the post-treatment care instructions.
  • Willingness to have digital photographs taken of the treated scar.
  • Post-menopausal or surgically sterilized, or using a medically acceptable form of birth control at least 3 months prior to enrollment and during the entire course of the study.

You may not qualify if:

  • Participation in a study of another device or drug within 6 months prior to enrollment or during the study.
  • Having received any prior treatment for the target surgical scar.
  • Pregnant and/or breastfeeding.
  • Significant concurrent illness, malignant tumors in the target area, acute or chronic skin infection/inflammation, currently using immunosuppressive medications or currently undergoing systemic chemotherapy.
  • Current use of any medication known to increase sensitivity to light or taking prescription anticoagulation medication.
  • History of abnormal or delayed wound healing, keloid formation or pigmentary disorders, particularly tendency for hyper- or hypo-pigmentation.
  • History of malignant skin disease, immune deficiency disorders, coagulation disorders, seizure disorders due to light, or diseases stimulated by heat, unless prophylactic measures taken prior to treatment.
  • Systemic use of isotretinoin within 6 months or corticosteroids within 12 months of study participation.
  • Anytime in life, had used gold therapy (gold salts) for disorders such as rheumatologic disease or lupus.
  • Current smoker or history of smoking within 12 months of study participation.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20005, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

CicatrixCicatrix, HypertrophicKeloidSurgical Wound

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

FibrosisPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsCollagen DiseasesConnective Tissue DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesWounds and Injuries

Results Point of Contact

Title
Margot Doucette
Organization
Cutera

Study Officials

  • Tina Alster, MD

    Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Elizabeth Tanzi, MD

    Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 7, 2013

First Posted

February 12, 2013

Study Start

February 1, 2013

Primary Completion

March 26, 2014

Study Completion

December 1, 2014

Last Updated

February 21, 2023

Results First Posted

February 21, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-01

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