Early Laser for Burn Scars (ELABS): protocol for a multi-centre randomised, controlled trial of both the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the treatment of hypertrophic burn scars with Pulsed Dye Laser and standard care compared to standard care alone [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
This paper outlines the protocol for a study that is being carried out at multiple centres across the UK in the next three years. It is a Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) study funded by the National Institute for Healthcare Research (NIHR). The aim is to assess the effectiveness of treating hype...
Main Authors: | Vanessa Heaslip, Sharon Docherty, Jonathon Pleat, Katie Breheny, Shelley Rhodes, Mark Brewin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2022-01-01
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Series: | NIHR Open Research |
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Online Access: | https://openresearch.nihr.ac.uk/articles/2-1/v1 |
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