New laser strategy could cut anesthesia rounds for kids with birthmarks
NCT ID NCT07183644
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how to improve laser therapy for port-wine birthmarks in children. The goal is to reduce the number of treatments needed and make the therapy work better, especially for stubborn cases. About 200 children aged 2 months to 18 years will take part. Researchers will measure color changes in the birthmark to see which laser approach works best.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Sep 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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2 months to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Port Wine Stain. * Age Range: 2mo to 18 years of age. * Stable PWS: The port wine stain should be stable, meaning there is no active inflammation or infection present, and it should not be changing in size or color due to factors like injury or disease. * signed Consent: For ethical reasons, participants must be able to provide informed consent. In the case of minors, consent would generally be required from a parent or legal guardian. General Health: Participants should generally be in good health, with no contraindications for laser therapy, such as certain skin conditions, infections, or hypersensitivity to light. Exclusion Criteria: * severe allergies to anesthesia * active skin infections or inflammation * recent laser therapy * use of Photosensitizing medications * participation in other laser studies
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Medical Center
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75207, United States
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Children's Medical Center
RECRUITINGPlano, Texas, 75024, United States
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