Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Erbium Treatment

NCT ID: NCT00766376

Last Updated: 2010-01-29

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

151 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2007-07-31

Study Completion Date

2009-07-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of erbium lasers for dermatological cosmetic procedures.

Detailed Description

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The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate erbium laser devices for dermatological cosmetic procedures.

Each subject will undergo up to 6 treatment sessions, with scheduled time-points for follow-up visits. The Investigator determines the number of treatments. Subjects may be treated on there face, neck, chest or other body areas as deemed appropriate by the Investigator. At each visit, the treated areas will be clinically evaluated for side effects and will also have photographs taken of their treated areas. Subjects will be asked to complete a self-assessment questionnaire at different time points throughout their study participation.

Conditions

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Skin Aging

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Interventions

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Erbium laser

Erbium laser treatment. Each subject will undergo up to 6 treatment sessions

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy male and female Adults (18 years or older).
* Subjects who can read, understand, and sign the Informed Consent Form.
* Subjects willing and able to comply with all study requirements.

Exclusion Criteria

* Subjects with active localized or systemic infections.
* Immunocompromised subjects.
* Subjects with coagulation disorder.
* History of skin photo sensitivity disorders, or use of photosensitizing drugs (e.g., tetracycline or sulfa drugs).
* Pregnant and/or lactating (All female volunteers will be advised about using birth control during the period of study).
* In the opinion of the trained clinician, subject is unwilling or unable to adhere to all study requirements, including application and follow-up visits.
* Use of Accutane® within the past 6 months.
* Subjects with a history of radiation therapy to the treatment area.
* Subjects with any skin pathology or condition that could interfere with evaluation or with the use of typical ancillary medical treatments or care used before, during or after treatments.
* Subjects have undergone dermatological procedures (e.g., laser or light treatments) for the treatment of wrinkles, skin resurfacing, or skin rejuvenation in the treatment area within 1 year of study participation.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.

Locations

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Scripps Clinic Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology

San Diego, California, United States

Site Status

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

Brooke Seckel, MD

Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

Skin & Laser Surgery Center

Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

Site Status

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Dallas, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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ERf-02

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id