Fractional Nonablative 1540 nm Laser Resurfacing for Burn Scars- A Randomised Controlled Trial

N/AUnknownNCT00689650

Bispebjerg Hospital

Overview

The objective was to evaluate the efficacy of 1540 nm fractional laser treatment of mature burn scars.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Burn Scar Patients

Interventions

1540 nm fractional laserDEVICE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 60 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Burn scars with and without previous skin grafting. Exclusion Criteria: * A tendency to produce hypertrophic scars or keloids, * Previous treatment with dermabrasio, chemical peel, filler, laser treatment or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) of study areas, * Photosensitivity, * Pregnancy or lactation, * Current anticoagulative medication, * Oral retinoid drugs within the past 6 months, * Pigmentation after recent exposure to sun or solarium, * Patients not considered to be able to follow the treatment protocol.

Locations (1)

Bispebjerg University Hospital

Copenhagen NV, Denmark

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change of skin texture from baseline

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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