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- Title
Fractional CO 2 Laser versus Fractional Radiofrequency for Skin Striae Treatment: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.
- Authors
Mendes, Nuno; Alves, Paulo Jorge; Barros, Mafalda; Machado, Jorge
- Abstract
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 CO2 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 CO2 laser versus the FRF protocol for striae treatment.
- Subjects
LASER therapy; RADIO frequency therapy; CUTANEOUS manifestations of general diseases; RANDOMIZED controlled trials; QUALITY of life; PSYCHOLOGICAL distress
- Publication
Healthcare (2227-9032), 2022, Vol 10, Issue 12, p2372
- ISSN
2227-9032
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/healthcare10122372