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NCT03057964 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
PDL and Fractional Photothermolysis for Postsurgical Scars
A NA study of Scar, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 76
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03057964: Active NA study of Scar, sponsored by Northwestern University.
NCT03057964 is a NA study of Scar that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 76 participants, above the 44-participant average among 15 other Scar trials with a reported enrollment target (73% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03057964, a NA study of Scar, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 76 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This is a two part study to evaluate the efficacy of early combined PDL (pulsed dye laser) and fractional photothermolysis in the cosmetic improvement of post surgical scars.All subjects will be offered at the time of the dermatologic procedure, an option to treat the post surgical scars with early combined PDL and fractional photothermolysis. Part A is a non-randomized study design and subjects will have the choice of whether or not they will receive treatment. In part B, subjects will be randomized in a 2:1 treatment vs. control design. The experimental group will have a total of 6 visits: 1 standard of care suture removal visit, 3 treatment visits and 2 follow up visits. The control group will have 3 visits: 1 standard of care suture removal visit and 2 follow up visits. Subjects currently living in the Chicago metropolitan area and meet inclusion/exclusion criteria will be considered for enrollment. This study is a pilot study designed to determine feasibility of this procedure.
Primary Outcome
The POSAS is a series of questions about the scar with a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 as "not at all" or "normal skin" and 10 as "very much so" or "very different".
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE PDL (Pulsed Dye Laser)
- DEVICE Fractional Photothermolysis Laser
Study Locations (1)
Illinois
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology - Chicago
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 76 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-03-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-12 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT03057964 still lists
NCT03057964 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 76 participants, a relatively small participant target, above the 44-participant average among 15 other Scar trials with a reported enrollment target (73% higher).
The record links to 1 condition, with Scar appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which PDL (Pulsed Dye Laser) is the first listed.
NCT03057964 reports a single indexed study location in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03057964 about?
NCT03057964 is a clinical study titled "PDL and Fractional Photothermolysis for Postsurgical Scars". This is a two part study to evaluate the efficacy of early combined PDL (pulsed dye laser) and fractional photothermolysis in the cosmetic improvement of post surgical scars.All subjects will be offered at the time of the dermatologic procedure, an option to treat the post surgical scars with early ...
What is the current status of trial NCT03057964?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 76 participants. The study started on 2017-03-01. Estimated completion is 2025-12.
What conditions does trial NCT03057964 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Scar.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03057964?
The interventions under investigation include: PDL (Pulsed Dye Laser) (DEVICE), Fractional Photothermolysis Laser (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03057964?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03057964 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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