The Preventive Role of Fractionated Laser Resurfacing Against Actinic Neoplasia in an At-Risk Geriatric Population
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Actinic Keratoses
Aging
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 60 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 80 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Wright State University · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine if the Fractionated Laser Resurfacing (FLR) procedure can protect one forearm/wrist from precancerous actinic keratosis (AKs) as well as prevent skin cancer in older subjects with active AKs. This study builds on a similar study ongoing at the Dayton Veterans Administration dermatology clinic. This study is also testing if a photograph of the skin can be u…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult Males and Females aged 60 and older
* Have at least 5 AKs on each forearm/wrist, but no more than 10 to allow for easy monitoring
* Skin type fair (Fitzpatrick I-II)
* Females must be post-menopausal and not be on systemic hormone replacement therapy
* Able to comprehend…
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