The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effects of the 2940 nm Erbium: Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet (Er:YAG) laser on treating surgical scar using optical coherence tomography, a medical imaging device.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
2940 nm Er:YAG laser treatment spread over 3 sessions within 4 weeks on participant's scar on either the head/neck, trunk or extremities.
University of Miami
Miami, Florida, United States
POSAS Scar Assessment
Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) has a total score ranging from 6 (normal skin) to 60 (severely scarred skin).
Time frame: Up to 13 weeks
Surgical Scar Blood Flow
As measured using optical coherence tomography
Time frame: Up to 13 weeks
Surgical Scar Skin Roughness
As measured using optical coherence tomography
Time frame: Up to 13 weeks
Surgical Scar Collagen Content
As measured using optical coherence tomography
Time frame: Up to 13 weeks
Surgical Scar Epidermal Thickness
As measured using optical coherence tomography
Time frame: Up to 13 weeks
Incidence of Adverse Events
Adverse events reported by participant and evaluated by treating physician
Time frame: Up to 13 weeks
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