Efficacy of pentoxifylline in CO2 laser treatment of burn scars
Phase 3
- Conditions
- Burn Scar.Sequelae of burns, corrosions and frostbite
- Registration Number
- IRCT20230613058476N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Iran University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 22
Inclusion Criteria
Patients between 18-50 years of age
Having burn scars with the Vancouver Scar Scale of 5-12
Exclusion Criteria
Evidence of wound infection
associated collagen vascular disorders
history of other chronic cutaneous diseases
scars less than six months old
recent treatment with corticosteroids, chemo- or radiotherapy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Improvement of burn scar. Timepoint: ?Before treatment, one and two months after the start of the laser sessions, and three months after the completion of therapy. Method of measurement: modified Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS).;Satisfaction of patients. Timepoint: ?Before treatment, one and two months after the start of the laser sessions, and three months after the completion of therapy. Method of measurement: Visual Analoge Scale (1-3).
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method