Laser with or without 5-FU for burn scars
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for raised burn scars: a laser alone versus laser combined with a medication called 5-FU. It will help find out which approach works better in reducing scar thickness and symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have raised, thickened scars from a burn injury.
- You are between 18 and 89 years old.
- If you could become pregnant, you must use reliable birth control and not be pregnant.
- You have not had laser treatments or steroid/5-FU injections for these scars before.
- You are not currently taking oral steroids, immunosuppressants, or oral retinoids like Accutane.
- You do not have active infections, cancer, DPD deficiency, or connective tissue disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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