Microneedling for Burn Scars

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

16 years of age or older

Must not have

Inability to understand English or French.

Mature scar site

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, before treatments #3, #4 and #5, post 6 weeks and 12 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test whether microneedling, a technique that creates microchannels in the skin, can improve the appearance of hypertrophic scars.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals aged 16 or older with at least two hypertrophic scars from burns, who can consent to treatment. It's not suitable for those with keloid scars, mature scar sites, certain psychiatric or cognitive impairments, skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema near the scar site, allergies to ultrasound gel, language barriers in English or French, or those on anticoagulants.

What is being tested?

The study tests microneedling's effectiveness on burn-related hypertrophic scars. Microneedling involves an electrical device creating microchannels in the skin followed by cortisone application. The goal is to improve scar pliability, thickness and redness through up to five treatments.

What are the potential side effects?

Microneedling may cause temporary redness, swelling at the treatment site and bruising. There might also be a risk of infection due to skin punctures and increased sensitivity due to cortisone application.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am 16 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I cannot understand English or French.

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My surgical scar has fully healed.

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I am currently taking blood thinner medications.

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I have skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema where the treatment will be applied.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, before treatments #3, #4 and #5, post 6 weeks and 12 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, before treatments #3, #4 and #5, post 6 weeks and 12 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, before treatments #3, #4 and #5, post 6 weeks and 12 weeks for reporting.