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NCT02115646 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser and Burn Scar Contractures: Evaluation of Post-Treatment Scar Function and Appearance
A NA study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 29
- Enrollment target
NCT02115646: Completed NA study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
NCT02115646 is a NA study that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 29 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02115646, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 29 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The investigators are studying the appearance and function of burn scars after treatment with fractionated carbon dioxide laser. The investigators hypothesize that the cosmetic appearance and range of motion will improve with treatment.
Primary Outcome
Using the colorimeter, will measure change in pigmentation of the scar at the conclusion of the study. This tool measures the pigment in a scar, with a possible range of 0-100, with 100 being the darkest hyperpigmentation, and 0 being no hyperpigmentation.
Interventions
- DEVICE fractionated carbon dioxide laser
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 29 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02115646 record still lists
NCT02115646 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 29 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which fractionated carbon dioxide laser is the first listed.
NCT02115646 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02115646 about?
NCT02115646 is a clinical study titled "Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser and Burn Scar Contractures: Evaluation of Post-Treatment Scar Function and Appearance". The investigators are studying the appearance and function of burn scars after treatment with fractionated carbon dioxide laser. The investigators hypothesize that the cosmetic appearance and range of motion will improve with treatment.
What is the current status of trial NCT02115646?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 29 participants. The study started on 2011-12. Estimated completion is 2017-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02115646?
The interventions under investigation include: fractionated carbon dioxide laser (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02115646?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02115646's enrollment target sits among peer trials
29 1702nd of 2000 higher than 297 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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