Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Maximizing Laser Therapy Success for Port-Wine Birthmarks in Pediatric Patients

Lead Sponsor:

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Conditions:

Port Wine Stains

Eligibility:

All Genders

2-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In this study the investigators aim to optimize Port-Wine-Birthmark (PBW) laser therapy in children in order to reduce the number of laser treatments required for clearance and improve outcomes for re...

Detailed Description

Participants will undergo up to two laser treatment sessions on the Port-Wine Birthmark (PWB), in which five treatment modalities will be applied. The modality with the best outcomes will be used for ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 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

  • severe allergies to anesthesia
  • active skin infections or inflammation
  • recent laser therapy
  • use of Photosensitizing medications
  • participation in other laser studies

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

200 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07183644

Start Date

September 1 2025

End Date

September 1 2028

Last Update

September 19 2025

Active Locations (2)

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Children's Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States, 75207

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Children's Medical Center

Plano, Texas, United States, 75024