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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.


Clinical Trial Description

The primary goal of the study will analyze whether the fractionated carbon dioxide laser can improve other subjective and objective qualities of hypertrophic and/or contracted burn scars with or without involvement of nearby mobile joints.

The investigators hypothesize that fractionated carbon dioxide laser therapy will increase range of motion and improve tissue compliance in all scars overlying a mobile joint that has been limited due to burn scar contracture. In addition, the investigators will evaluate the effect of fractionated carbon dioxide laser therapy on common sequelae of hypertrophic and/or contracted burn scars. ;


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NCT number NCT02115646
Study type Interventional
Source Massachusetts General Hospital
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date December 2011
Completion date January 2017

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