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Laser and compression may speed leg wound recovery

NCT ID NCT04198454

Disease control Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding a fractional CO2 laser to compression bandages helps heal leg wounds after surgery. About 80 adults with leg wounds from skin excisions will be randomly assigned to receive compression bandages alone or with laser treatment. The goal is to see if the combination improves wound size reduction over six months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
fractional ablative carbon dioxide laser
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could speed up healing of leg wounds after surgery, reducing recovery time and complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, so results may not be conclusive. The laser may cause discomfort or not improve healing over standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2020

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria:Patients will be identified through the clinic where their skin is to be treated by excisional surgery on the lower leg. Those considered for enrollment must also meet the following criteria: 1. \>18 years of age 2. Wound size of at least 1 cm in width 3. Cutaneous excision of the lower leg 4. Surgeon elected repair of healing by secondary intention 5. Participants must have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent prior to registration on study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Current smoker 2. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus 3. Uncontrolled hypothyroidism 4. Severe renal impairment or hypoalbuminemia 5. Chronic lymphedema 6. Severe venous insufficiency (large varicose veins, atrophie blanche) 7. Arterial insufficiency (ABI \< 0.8) 8. Rubber or rubber accelerator allergy 9. Prior radiation to the surgical site 10. History or evidence of a clinically significant medical or psychiatric disorder, condition or disease that in the opinion of the treating physician would pose a risk or interfere with evaluation or completion of the study 11. Subject un willing to sign an IRB approved consent form 12. Participants who are unable to communicate or cooperate with the investigator due to language problems, poor mental development, or impaired cerebral function are not eligible

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Conditions

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injury

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Wound healing

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Locations

  • Northwestern University Department of Dermatology

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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