Plain-English translation of NCT03906253 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing fractionated laser resurfacing, a skin treatment that uses a laser to gently resurface the outer layers of skin. Researchers believe this treatment may help older adults' skin respond better to sun exposure and prevent the development of age spots (actinic keratoses) and non-melanoma skin cancers over time.
As we age, our skin loses some of its natural ability to protect itself from sun damage. Earlier research showed that this laser treatment can restore that protection for at least two years, so researchers want to confirm whether it can actually prevent skin cancers from developing in older adults.
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You would visit the clinic once for the laser treatment, which takes about one day. After that, you would return for follow-up visits at 3 months, then every 6 months for 5 years. During these visits, doctors would examine your forearms to see whether new age spots or skin changes have developed. The study compares how the treated forearm heals and changes over time compared to an untreated forearm.
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United States
Wright State University
Enrollment target
~72 participants
Started
January 2018
Primary completion
December 2028
Age range
60 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2025.
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Wright State University
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