Effectiveness of steroid injection with and without cryotherapy in the treatment of keloid scars

Phase 3

Recruiting

• Conditions: Keloid.; Acne keloid; L73.0

• Registration Number: IRCT20230124057201N2
• Lead Sponsor: Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 3 April 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 32

Inclusion Criteria

Age between 18-65 years
Patients who didn't have prior intralesional injection with steroid or verapamil
More than two lesions are available

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant patients or patients who are intended to get pregnant
Lactation
Underlying kidney or liver disease
Hematologic disorder or bone marrow suppression
Presence of systemic or local infection
Keloid in the face area

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Effectiveness of steroid will be assessed based on POSAS questionnaire. Timepoint: Month 0(baseline), month 3 and month 6. Method of measurement: POSAS(patient and observer scar assessment scale).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Effectiveness of steroid with and without cryotherapy based on Fitzpatrick skin type. Timepoint: Month 0(baseline), month 3 and month 6. Method of measurement: Fitzpatrick skin type classification.