Laser pain relief mystery: study to probe nerve changes in burn scars
NCT ID NCT04364217
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study was designed to understand why fractional CO2 laser treatment reduces pain and itch in hypertrophic burn scars. Researchers planned to take small skin samples before and after laser treatment and look at nerve density and shape under a microscope. They also planned to track patients' symptoms using a standard questionnaire. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Active substance
Fractional CO2 laser (device)
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