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Clinical Evaluation of 755nm Alexandrite Laser Versus Nanosecond 755nm Alexandrite
What is being tested
755nm Alexandrite Laser
+ 755nm Alexandrite Laser
Device
Who is being recruted
From 18 to 85 Years
+22 Eligibility Criteria
How is the trial designed
Treatment Study
Interventional
Study Start: June 2012
Summary
Principal SponsorCynosure, Inc.
Last updated: February 5, 2014
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Study start date: June 1, 2012
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.Compare the efficacy of the 755nm Alexandrite laser to the nanosecond 755nm Alexandrite laser for the removal of unwanted tattoos using photographic evaluation and histological findings.
Principal SponsorCynosure, Inc.
Last updated: February 5, 2014
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Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.Treatment Study
These studies test new ways to treat a disease, condition, or health issue. The goal is to see if a new drug, therapy, or approach works better or has fewer side effects than existing options.
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Criteria
Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 18 to 85 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Criteria
6 inclusion criteria required to participate
Has unwanted non-cosmetic tattoo(s) and wishes to undergo laser treatments
Is a healthy male or female between 18 and 85 years old?
Is willing to comply with all requirements of the study including being photographed, following post treatment care and attending all treatment and follow up visits
Is willing to consent to participate in the study
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16 exclusion criteria prevent from participating
Allergic tattoos (hypersensitivity to tattoo ink)
Has any other reason determined by the physician to be ineligible to participate in the study
History of squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma
History of vitiligo or keloidal scarring
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Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.Treatment Groups
Study Objectives
2 intervention groups are designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
Experimental755nm Alexandrite Laser
Group II
ExperimentalNanosecond 755nm Alexandrite Laser
Study Objectives
Primary Objectives
Secondary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location
SuspendedOne Study Center