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NCT00970671 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Treatment of Surgical Scars Using the Pulsed Dye Laser
A NA study of Scar and Laser Therapy, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 28
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00970671: Completed NA study of Scar and Laser Therapy, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
NCT00970671 is a NA study of Scar and Laser Therapy that has completed, run by University of California, San Diego. The registered enrollment target is 28 participants, below the 47-participant average among 15 other Scar trials with a reported enrollment target (40% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00970671, a NA study of Scar and Laser Therapy, has completed, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 28 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of fresh surgical scars with a pulsed dye laser using purpura-inducing settings will improve clinical appearance better than one using non-purpura-inducing settings or no treatment.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER No treatment
- OTHER Laser treatment with Purpuric settings
- OTHER Laser treatment with Nonpurpuric settings
Study Locations (1)
California
- UCSD Perlman Ambulatory Center - Dermatology clinic - La Jolla
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 28 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-12 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00970671 record still lists
NCT00970671 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 28 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 47-participant average among 15 other Scar trials with a reported enrollment target (40% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Scar appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which No treatment is the first listed.
NCT00970671 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00970671 about?
NCT00970671 is a clinical study titled "Treatment of Surgical Scars Using the Pulsed Dye Laser". The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of fresh surgical scars with a pulsed dye laser using purpura-inducing settings will improve clinical appearance better than one using non-purpura-inducing settings or no treatment.
What is the current status of trial NCT00970671?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 28 participants. The study started on 2009-09. Estimated completion is 2010-12.
What conditions does trial NCT00970671 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Scar, Laser Therapy.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00970671?
The interventions under investigation include: No treatment (OTHER), Laser treatment with Purpuric settings (OTHER), Laser treatment with Nonpurpuric settings (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00970671?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Diego, which has 775 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00970671 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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