Clinical Trial

Surgical Care And Recovery With Laser Evaluation Trial (SCARLET)

Study acronym: SCARLET
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Summary
The Surgical Care and Recovery with Laser Evaluation Trial (S.C.A.R.L.E.T.) is a prospective, single-center clinical study conducted at AdventHealth Medical Group Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Innovation Tower. The study evaluates whether early adjuvant ProFractional laser and/or Broadband Light (BBL) therapy improves the appearance, texture, and patient-reported outcomes of surgical scars following major body-contouring procedures. Participants undergoing qualifying surgeries will be grouped as either cosmetic (receiving three laser/BBL sessions) or non-cosmetic (receiving standard care only). Scar outcomes will be assessed using validated instruments-SCAR-Q and Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS)-along with standardized photographic analysis at serial follow-ups through six months postoperatively.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07359352
Lead Sponsor AdventHealth
Conditions Post-surgical Scars, Hypertrophic Scars, Scar Appearance Dissatisfaction, Aesthetic Surgical Outcomes, Wound Healing After Body-contouring Surgery
Enrollment 150 participants
Start Date 2026-04-01
Primary Completion 2027-04-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-10-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-22