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This is a randomized, controlled, within-patient, single-blinded, pilot study that will evaluate the impact of laser treatment on burn HSc relative to self-matched control scars. The studied primary outcomes of treatment are scar pliability, thickness, vascularity, pain, itch and patient satisfaction.
Prior to treatment initiation, two independent scars sites will be selected and an anatomically- on each individual. At the selected treatment site the scar will be treated with the CORE fractional CO2 laser Participants will receive 3 treatment sessions scheduled 4 weeks apart. The scar sites will be evaluated at baseline, immediately before the 3rd treatment and 12 weeks after their final treatment session.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser treated HSc scar | Experimental | Co2 laser treatment |
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| Control scar | No Intervention | Standard care |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser treatment | Procedure | CORE fractional CO2 laser treatment |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Skin Characteristics changes | Erythema, elasticity and thickness measures | baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Satisfaction Questionnaire | Questionnaire | baseline, 24 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Bernadette Nedelec, PhD | CRCHUM | Principal Investigator |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002056 | Burns |
| ID | Term |
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| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
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| ID | Term |
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| D053685 | Laser Therapy |
| ID | Term |
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| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D055011 | Ablation Techniques |
| D013514 | Surgical Procedures, Operative |
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