A Pilot Study Testing 1064nm Q-switch Laser Versus Glycolic Acid Peels for the Treatment of Melasma

NCT01976273 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out the safety and effectiveness of 1064 Q-Switch Laser Therapy compared to Glycolic Acid Chemical Peels for the treatment of melasma.

Conditions

  • Melanosis

Interventions

DEVICE

1064nm Q-switch Laser

OTHER

Glycolic Acid Peels

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
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-10-31
Primary Completion
2015-01-07
Completion
2015-01-07

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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