Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> Laser versus Fractional Radiofrequency for Skin Striae Treatment: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Striae are common dermal lesions associated with physiological and psychological alterations, affecting the quality of life. This proposed randomized controlled trial protocol will evaluate the clinical efficacy and treatment safety of fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser versus fractional ra...
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| author | Nuno Mendes Paulo Jorge Alves Mafalda Barros Jorge Machado |
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| description | Striae are common dermal lesions associated with physiological and psychological alterations, affecting the quality of life. This proposed randomized controlled trial protocol will evaluate the clinical efficacy and treatment safety of fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser versus fractional radiofrequency (FRF) in clinical trials. We will randomly allocate 60 subjects who present abdominal striae into two different groups for the treatment, which will be performed once a month for a 3-month period. The results will be assessed by quartile scoring criteria; by comparing digital photos taken before and after each treatment; and also, by the measurement of cutaneous temperature, skin pH, and elasticity before and after the treatment. This paper describes the rationale and the design of the randomized controlled trial, which may provide evidence for clinical application of the methodology and the quality related to the efficacy and safety of fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser versus the FRF protocol for striae treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-40e21854886549d29b4e56565baf460f2023-11-24T15:08:50ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322022-11-011012237210.3390/healthcare10122372Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> Laser versus Fractional Radiofrequency for Skin Striae Treatment: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled TrialNuno Mendes0Paulo Jorge Alves1Mafalda Barros2Jorge Machado3ICBAS—Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, 4050-313 Porto, PortugalICS—Instituto de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade Católica Portuguesa—Centro Regional do Porto, 4169-005 Porto, PortugalCNM—Clínica Nuno Mendes do Grupo Saúde Nuno Mendes, Guilhufe, 4560-164 Penafiel, PortugalICBAS—Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, 4050-313 Porto, PortugalStriae are common dermal lesions associated with physiological and psychological alterations, affecting the quality of life. This proposed randomized controlled trial protocol will evaluate the clinical efficacy and treatment safety of fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser versus fractional radiofrequency (FRF) in clinical trials. We will randomly allocate 60 subjects who present abdominal striae into two different groups for the treatment, which will be performed once a month for a 3-month period. The results will be assessed by quartile scoring criteria; by comparing digital photos taken before and after each treatment; and also, by the measurement of cutaneous temperature, skin pH, and elasticity before and after the treatment. This paper describes the rationale and the design of the randomized controlled trial, which may provide evidence for clinical application of the methodology and the quality related to the efficacy and safety of fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser versus the FRF protocol for striae treatment.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/12/2372striaeCO<sub>2</sub>radiofrequencyefficacysafety |
| spellingShingle | Nuno Mendes Paulo Jorge Alves Mafalda Barros Jorge Machado Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> Laser versus Fractional Radiofrequency for Skin Striae Treatment: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Healthcare striae CO<sub>2</sub> radiofrequency efficacy safety |
| title | Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> Laser versus Fractional Radiofrequency for Skin Striae Treatment: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial |
| title_full | Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> Laser versus Fractional Radiofrequency for Skin Striae Treatment: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial |
| title_fullStr | Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> Laser versus Fractional Radiofrequency for Skin Striae Treatment: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> Laser versus Fractional Radiofrequency for Skin Striae Treatment: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial |
| title_short | Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> Laser versus Fractional Radiofrequency for Skin Striae Treatment: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial |
| title_sort | fractional co sub 2 sub laser versus fractional radiofrequency for skin striae treatment study protocol for a randomized controlled trial |
| topic | striae CO<sub>2</sub> radiofrequency efficacy safety |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/12/2372 |
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