NCT03986346

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of pulsed dye laser on managing scar vascularity and thickness.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
45

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2019

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
2 countries

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 24, 2019

Completed
7 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 31, 2019

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 14, 2019

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 27, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 27, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

March 10, 2020

Status Verified

May 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

May 24, 2019

Last Update Submit

March 6, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

hypertrophic scarpulsed dye laser

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • scar erythema

    Dermoscopy captures the scar photo and measures degrees of scar erythema.

    3 months

  • scar blood flow

    Ultrasound measures blood flow in scar tissues

    3 months

  • scar thickness

    Ultrasound measures scar thickness.

    3 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • patient and observer scar assessment scale (POSAS)

    3 months

Study Arms (2)

Laser group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group receive pulsed dye laser to treat the scar.

Device: pulsed dye laserOther: standardized care

Control group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this group receive standardized care.

Other: standardized care

Interventions

The scar will receive PDL 585 nm using a 7 mm spot size. First treatment will be within 1 year post injury.

Laser group

the scar will receive standardized care such as scar massage.

Control groupLaser group

Eligibility Criteria

Age16 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • scars caused by burn injury or related trauma;
  • wound healing days over 3 weeks;
  • days post injury less than 1 year;
  • ability and willingness to comply with all the treatment and assessment procedures.

You may not qualify if:

  • history of steroid injection or graft surgery;
  • history of keloid scarring;
  • open wound or active infection;
  • conditions that affect wound healing, such as diabetes mellitus.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Southwest Hospital

Chongqing, China

Location

Prince of Wales Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Deng H, Li-Tsang CWP. Measurement of vascularity in the scar: A systematic review. Burns. 2019 Sep;45(6):1253-1265. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2018.10.026. Epub 2018 Dec 10.

    PMID: 30545695BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cicatrix, Hypertrophic

Interventions

Lasers, Dye

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

CicatrixFibrosisPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

LasersOptical DevicesEquipment and SuppliesRadiation Equipment and Supplies

Study Officials

  • Cecilia Li-tsang

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 24, 2019

First Posted

June 14, 2019

Study Start

May 31, 2019

Primary Completion

February 27, 2020

Study Completion

February 27, 2020

Last Updated

March 10, 2020

Record last verified: 2019-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations