Study of Light Treatment and Laser Treatment for Melasma

NCT00509977 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 17

Last updated 2021-12-03

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of light treatment and laser treatment for melasma. These treatment options have not been thoroughly explored in the treatment of melasma. By studying the effect of different treatments, a better treatment plan may be developed for people with melasma.

Conditions

  • Melasma

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Light Treatment

Light treatment applied to half of the face at each study visit

PROCEDURE

Laser Treatment

Laser treatment applied to half of the face at each study visit

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Northwestern University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Murad Alam, MD · Northwestern University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-04-30
Primary Completion
2009-09-30
Completion
2009-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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