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Evaluation of the 755nm Alexandrite Laser for the Treatment of Tattoos

This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Cynosure, Inc.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01754207
First received: December 18, 2012
Last updated: NA
Last verified: December 2012
History: No changes posted
  Purpose

The purpose of this study is to collect further data on the safety and efficacy of removing unwanted non cosmetic tattoos (including recalcitrant) using the 755nm Alexandrite laser.


Condition Intervention
Tattoos
 Device: 755nm Alexandrite Laser
Device: 755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP Array

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Non-Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Evaluation of the 755nm Alexandrite Laser for the Treatment of Tattoos

Further study details as provided by Cynosure, Inc.:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Photographic Evaluation [ Time Frame: up to 3 months post last treatment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    2D photography comparing pre and post treatment results


Enrollment: 20
Study Start Date: December 2011
Estimated Study Completion Date: December 2013
Estimated Primary Completion Date: December 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
Experimental: 755nm Alexandrite Laser
755nm Alexandrite Laser
 Device: 755nm Alexandrite Laser
755nm Alexandrite Laser
Experimental: 755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP Array
755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP Array
 Device: 755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP Array
755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP Array

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 85 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Is a healthy male or female between 18 and 85 years old.
  2. Has unwanted non-cosmetic tattoo(s) and wishes to undergo laser treatments to remove them.
  3. Is willing to consent to participate in the study.
  4. 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

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Is hypersensitive to light exposure.
  2. Has active localized or systemic infection.
  3. Is taking medication(s) for which sunlight is a contraindication.
  4. Has a history of squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma.
  5. Has a history of keloid scarring.
  6. Has used oral isotretinoin (Accutane®) within 12 months of initial treatment or plans on using during the course of the study. Note: Skin must regain its normal degree of moisture prior to treatment.
  7. Has a history of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders (including HIV infection or AIDS) or use of immunosuppressive medications.
  8. Is female and pregnant, has been pregnant within the last 3 months, is currently breast feeding or planning a pregnancy during the study period.
  9. Is allergic to lidocaine, tetracaine or Xylocaine with epinephrine.
  10. Has any other reason determined by the physician to be ineligible to participate in the study.
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01754207

Locations
United States, Massachusetts
Skin Care Physicians
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States, 02467
Sponsors and Collaborators
Cynosure, Inc.
Investigators
Study Director: Patricia Krantz Cynosure, Inc.
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Cynosure, Inc.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01754207     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: CYN11-PICO-D-A-TAT
Study First Received: December 18, 2012
Last Updated: December 18, 2012
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 19, 2013