The Role of Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy in the Management of Burn Scars

Last updated: December 3, 2024
Sponsor: University of Manitoba
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Scar Tissue

Skin Wounds

Hyponatremia

Treatment

pulsed dye laser

Clinical Study ID

NCT01488240
B2011: 074
  • Ages 18-60
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects (good or bad) of pulsed dye laser treatment in burn scar height, texture, redness and pliability in acute burn injury.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • burn scar

  • living in Winnipeg

  • scar age one to 6 months

  • Fitzpatrick I-III skin type

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • open wound

  • active infection

  • previous scar treatment with steroid injection or interferon

  • established disposition towards keloid scarring

Study Design

Total Participants: 6
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: pulsed dye laser
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 01, 2012
Estimated Completion Date:
June 01, 2027

Study Description

While the literature tends to support the use of laser therapy in the management of burn scars, there is a definite lack of appropriately powered, randomized controlled trials. Laser therapy can be quite expensive when compared to other treatment modalities for burn scars, and while promising, its true usefulness has yet to be conclusively demonstrated. For this reason, our research group is proposing the commencement of two randomized controlled trial pilot studies assessing the effects of pulsed dye laser (PDL) on burn scars. The objectives of this project will be to determine the effectiveness of pulsed dye laser therapy on burn scar vascularity, pliability, height and texture. It has been hypothesized that the PDL works on acute injury to decrease scar formation, and the fractional laser works on scar that is quiescent to promote remodelling. Therefore the investigators are proposing to study both acute injury and late burn scars. This project will compare the effects of each laser type, and will either help support or refute the assertion that laser therapy can be used to improve burn scars.

Objectives:

To determine the benefit of pulsed dye laser treatment in improving burn scar height, texture, vascularity and pliability in acute burn injury.

Connect with a study center

  • University of Manitoba

    Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1R9
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

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