N/A N=20 Treatment

Treatment of Post-Surgical Scars With Traditional Ablative Er:YAG Versus Fractional Ablative Er:YAG

Post-Surgical Scars

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jul 2017

Primary outcome: Primary: Patient Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) — 17.69; 11.2; 15.2; 11.4 units on a scale — p=0.019

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Er:YAG laser, traditional and fractional settings (Device)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: University of Louisville
Primary completion: Jul 2016

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Patient Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS)	17.69; 11.2; 15.2; 11.4	0.019 sig
SECONDARY Patient Preference	15	—

Summary

The investigators will compare the efficacy of Traditional Ablative Er:YAG Versus Fractional Ablative Er:YAG in a split scar study. The patient will receive a month treatment for 3 months. Then follow up for the next 2 months.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

over 8 weeks s/p scar
linear closure
visibly symmetric scar
over 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria

concomitant treatment of involved skin
propensity for keloid scarring
use of oral retinoids for the past 1 year
pregnancy
immunosuppression
prior laser to the area

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