Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Post Excision/Mohs Scar Laser Resurfacing

Study Description

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential benefits of treating a surgical scar post excision with an ablative fractionated CO2 laser with the goal of decreasing the appearance and size of the scar.

Detailed Description: The objective of this research is to determine, through a split scar study, that treating a post excision scar with a fractionated ablative CO2 laser improves both the texture and cosmetic appearance of the scar. An attempt will be made to determine the ideal timing for treating the excision scar as previous studies have ranged from treating the day of the excision up till 10 weeks post-excision. In order to evaluate the treated portion versus untreated portion of the scar, investigators and the subjects will use a quartile rating scale. In addition, punch biopsy samples will be taken to quantify the difference in collagen architecture 9 weeks after treatment with the laser. There will be a total of 7 study visits to include the day of the excision and laser treatment if randomized to this group, post-op day number 14 for suture removal as well as laser therapy if the subject has been randomized to that treatment group, 4 weeks post-op, 9 weeks post-op and laser treatment for subjects randomized to this time frame for treatment, 12 weeks post-op, 17 weeks post-op and 24 weeks post-op. Each visit will last approximately 30-45 minutes each in which clinical photos of the surgical scar will be taken and any wound care or side effects of the laser therapy or surgery will be addressed. Healing and scar appearance will be reviewed and rated at each of the six postsurgical visits.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: Yes

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