An interventional prospective study to evaluate and compare the efficacy of the combination of Fractional CO2 Laser (FCL) and Intralesional Triple therapy (ILS-3) against Intralesional Triple Therapy (ILS-3) alone in the treatment of keloids.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Dr Chetan Turale
- Enrollment
- 38
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Regression in the dimensions of keloid
Overview
Brief Summary
This study is a randomized, open lable, parallel group, single centre trial evaluating and comparing the efficacy of the combination of Fractional CO2 Laser and Intralesional triple therapy against Intralesional triple therapy alone in the treatment of keloids. the primary outcome measures regression in the size of keloids every 3 weeks for first 4 sessions, followed by at 3rd and 6th month. the secondary outcome measures the regression in the symptoms associated with keloids viz. pain and pruritus from the second session.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 60.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosed cases of keloids more than 18 years of age Patients who have given informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients not consenting to be a part of the study Paediatric and geriatric patients Pregnant or lactating cases Cases with obvious signs of infection over the keloid or any sign of malignancy Patient with a history of any past treatment for keloids.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Regression in the dimensions of keloid
Time Frame: Every 3 weekly for 4 sessions then at 3rd month and 6th month
Secondary Outcomes
- Regression in the associated symptoms viz pain and pruritus(after 2 sessions)
Investigators
Dr Chetan Turale
Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundations hospital Ahmadnagar