Laser plus gel: new hope for port wine stains?
NCT ID NCT01272609
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding timolol gel to pulsed dye laser treatment could improve results for port wine stains on children's faces. Twenty-five children aged 6 months to 18 years were enrolled, but the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the combination led to better clearing of the stain compared to laser alone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
timolol 1% gel (topical beta-blocker)
What this could lead to
If it worked, this could point toward a more effective treatment for port wine stains in children, reducing the number of laser sessions needed.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early and only enrolled 25 children, so results are limited. It is unclear if adding timolol gel provides real benefit over laser alone.
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Locations
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CH de Quimper
Quimper, France
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CHU de Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
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CHU de Dijon
Dijon, France
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CHU de Nice - 4 avenue Reine Victoria
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 06001, France
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CHU de Touloluse
Toulouse, 31 0000, France
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CHU de reims
Reims, France
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Clinique Mathilde
Rouen, France
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Clinique Saint-jean Languedoc
Toulouse, France
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Clinique de Turin
Paris, France
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Hôpital Sévigné
Cesson-Sévigné, France