Trial Outcomes & Findings for Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser and Burn Scar Contractures: Evaluation of Post-Treatment Scar Function and Appearance (NCT NCT02115646)

NCT ID: NCT02115646

Last Updated: 2018-06-26

Results Overview

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.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

29 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 15 months

Results posted on

2018-06-26

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Fractionated CO2 Laser Treatment
Fractionated carbon dioxide laser Fractionated carbon dioxide laser: patients received serial fractionated CO2 laser treatments for a total fo 3 treatments.
Overall Study
STARTED
29
Overall Study
COMPLETED
22
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
7

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser and Burn Scar Contractures: Evaluation of Post-Treatment Scar Function and Appearance

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Fractionated CO2 Laser Treatment
n=22 Participants
Fractionated carbon dioxide laser Fractionated carbon dioxide laser: patients received serial fractionated CO2 laser treatments for a total fo 3 treatments.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
28 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.8 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
22 Participants
n=5 Participants
Scar pigmentation
50.93 units on a scale
n=5 Participants
Scar elasticity
0.65 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.12 • n=5 Participants
Scar thickness
3.28 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.21 • n=5 Participants
Quality of Life
91.25 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.56 • n=5 Participants
POSAS
27.2 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.8 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 15 months

Population: All subjects who completed the study (1 baseline visit, 3 fractionated CO2 laser treatments, 1 exit visit) were evaluated.

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.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Baseline
n=22 Participants
Characteristics of study population at baseline.
15-months
n=22 Participants
Characteristics of study population at conclusion of study.
Scar Pigmentation, Baseline vs 15-months
50.93 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.3
49.59 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.1

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 15 months

Population: All subjects who completed the study (1 baseline visit, 3 fractionated CO2 laser treatments, 1 exit visit) were evaluated.

This is the measure of the elasticity of the scar using a Torque-meter. It is measured on a 0-1 unit scale, with 0 being normal skin elasticity and 1 being completely inelastic.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Baseline
n=22 Participants
Characteristics of study population at baseline.
15-months
n=22 Participants
Characteristics of study population at conclusion of study.
Scar Elasticity, Baseline vs 15-months
0.65 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.12
0.49 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.10

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 15 months

Population: All subjects who completed the study (1 baseline visit, 3 fractionated CO2 laser treatments, 1 exit visit) were evaluated.

This is an ultrasound measurement using the Dermascan Cyberderm to measure the thickness of the scar at baseline in millimeters.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Baseline
n=22 Participants
Characteristics of study population at baseline.
15-months
n=22 Participants
Characteristics of study population at conclusion of study.
Scar Thickness
3.28 mm
Standard Deviation 1.21
2.58 mm
Standard Deviation 1.01

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 15 months

Population: All subjects who completed the study (1 baseline visit, 3 fractionated CO2 laser treatments, 1 exit visit) were evaluated.

The 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) is a validated quality of life measurement tool. It measures 8 health concepts: physical functioning, bodily pain, role limitations due to physical health problems, role limitations due to personal or emotional problems, emotional well-being, social functioning, energy/fatigue, and general health perceptions. It also includes a single item that provides an indication of perceived change in health. It is scored on a 0-100 scale, with 100 being the least bothersome to quality of life.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Baseline
n=22 Participants
Characteristics of study population at baseline.
15-months
n=22 Participants
Characteristics of study population at conclusion of study.
Quality of Life
91.25 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.56
97.22 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.70

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 15 months

Population: All subjects who completed the study (1 baseline visit, 3 fractionated CO2 laser treatments, 1 exit visit) were evaluated.

The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) is a validated scale that measures both the patient assessment and the observer assessment on the quality (height, color, stiffness, thickness, symptoms, relief, surface area) of the scar. Scores range from 0-60, with 60 being the worst quality of scar.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Baseline
n=22 Participants
Characteristics of study population at baseline.
15-months
n=22 Participants
Characteristics of study population at conclusion of study.
POSAS
27.2 units on a scale
Standard Error 1.8
15.8 units on a scale
Standard Error 2.4

Adverse Events

Fractionated CO2 Laser Treatment

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Kachiu Lee, MD

MGH Wellman Center

Phone: 4018303128

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place