Multiplex Laser vs. PDL (Pulsed Dye Laser ) in the Treatment of Surgical Scars

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Scar

In brief

This study aims to determine if the 595nm Pulsed dye laser, the combined 595/1064nm Multiplex laser or no treatment results in a better outcome in the quality of the surgical scar using the multiplex cynergy laser, starting treatment the day of suture removal.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02472405

Run by

University of Miami

People needed

18

Starts

2015-01-01

Expected to finish

2017-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-08-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Fitzpatrick skin types 1-3
• Suture line should be at least 3 cm long

You may not qualify if…

• The patient should not be receiving any alternate systemic, topical or intralesional treatment of the scars during the study
• Pregnant or lactating females
• Fitzpatrick skin type 4-6
• A history of keloids or hypertrophic scars

Where it is running

• University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center — Miami, Florida, United States

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