Fractional Laser Therapy and Dermabrasion for Scar Revision

Not Applicable

Withdrawn

• Conditions: Scar
• Interventions: Procedure: laser and standard diamond fraise dermabrasion

• Registration Number: NCT01409863
• Lead Sponsor: University of Minnesota

Brief Summary

The goals of this study will be to compare the safety and efficacy of fractional photothermolysis (Fraxel) with dermabrasion when used for scar revision.

Detailed Description

Post traumatic and post surgical scar resurfacing is a common reason for patient visits to dermatologists and plastic surgeons. The Fraxel Laser is a new FDA cleared treatment for textural irregularities of the skin. There have been no studies examining the efficacy of Fraxel specifically for scar resurfacing though it is being used in clinical practice as its clearance was given under hte umbrella of "coagulation of soft tissue." Dermabrasion is the gold standard for scar resurfacing and provides the criterion against which Fraxel therapy should be measured.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-03
• Primary Completion: 2010-03
• Study Completion: 2010-03
• Study First Submitted: 2011-08-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-08-03
• Study First Posted: 2011-08-04
• Status Verified: 2023-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-10-02
• Last Update Posted: 2023-10-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: WITHDRAWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

• post surgical or post traumatic scar on face or scalp
• age 18 or older
• able to read and comprehend English
• Willing to follow treatment schedule and post treatment care requirements
• signed informed consent form
• Fitzpatrick skin type I-III

Exclusion Criteria

• known photosensitivity
• taken any medications known to induce photosensitivity in previous three months
• taken accutane within past 12 months
• pregnant or nursing
• currently on topical or oral antibiotics
• immunocompromised status
• skin type IV or greater

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
laser and standard diamond fraise dermabrasion	laser and standard diamond fraise dermabrasion	laser and standard diamond fraise dermabrasion

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
safety and efficacy of fractional photothermolysis	Post Surgery	compare the safety and efficacy of fractional photothermolysis (Fraxel) with dermabrasion when used for scar revision.