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Pilot Study on the Use of the Matrix Radiofrequencyfor Treatment of Port Wine Stain Birthmarks

Phase 1
Withdrawn
Conditions
Port Wine Stain
Interventions
Device: Matrix Radiofrequency
Registration Number
NCT01166919
Lead Sponsor
University of California, Irvine
Brief Summary

Port wine stain, also called nevus flammeus, is a congenital, cutaneous vascular malformation involving post-capillary venules which produces a light pink to red to dark-red-violet discoloration of the skin. It is estimated that Port wine stain occurs in 3 children per 1,000 live births. Approximately 900,000 individuals in the United States and twenty million people worldwide have Port wine stain birthmarks .

Detailed Description

The purpose of this research study is to improve port wine stain treatment after Matrix Radiofrequency device treatment. The Matrix Radiofrequency device energy generates fractional deep dermal heating in the region of the electrode matrix to induce skin injury, thus eliciting a wound healing response. Less affected tissue surrounding the matrix points may be stimulated by heat which helps accelerate the healing process, while at the same time minimizing adverse effects such as scarring or changes in the normal skin pigmentation.

The researcher can determine Port wine stain areas treated with the Matrix Radiofrequency device will have improved Port wine stain blanching responses as compared to those areas treated by pulsed dye laser.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Port Wine Stain Birthmarks suitable for comparison testing
  • Age > 18 years of age
Exclusion Criteria
  • Less than 18 years old
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Other history assess by the investigator

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Medical ToolMatrix RadiofrequencyMatrix Radiofrequency Treatment of Port Wine Stain Birthmarks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Medical Tool8 weeks

Matrix Radiofrequency Treatment of Port Wine Stain Birthmarks

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Port Wine Stain blanching8 weeks

Blanching responses on test site will be obtained from visible reflectance spectroscopy and Port Wine Stainblood volume fractions in the skin before and after laser treatment

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