Laser during mohs surgery may lead to Better-Looking scars
NCT ID NCT07592468
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using a fractionated CO₂ laser on wound edges during Mohs skin cancer surgery can improve scar appearance. Fifty adults having Mohs surgery will have half their wound treated with the laser and the other half left untreated. Researchers will compare scar quality from both the patient's and doctor's perspective over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CO2 Fractionated Laser
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to improve scar appearance right during skin cancer surgery, reducing the need for later treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 people. The laser may not improve scars significantly, and results may not apply to all skin types or healing conditions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States
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