A Clinical Evaluation for Tattoo Removal

January 26, 2023 updated by: Cutera Inc.

A Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Multi-Wavelength Laser for Tattoo Removal

Evaluate safety and efficacy with the enlighten laser for tattoo removal.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Terminated

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational version of the Cutera enlighten laser for tattoo removal.

Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

The number of participants in a clinical study. The "anticipated" enrollment is the target number of participants that the researchers need for the study.
7

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Brisbane, California, United States, 94005
        • Cutera Research Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

The key requirements that people who want to participate in a clinical study must meet or the characteristics they must have. Eligibility criteria consist of both inclusion criteria (which are required for a person to participate in the study) and exclusion criteria (which prevent a person from participating). Types of eligibility criteria include whether a study accepts healthy volunteers, has age or age group requirements, or is limited by sex.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female or Male, 18 to 65 years of age (inclusive).
  • Fitzpatrick Skin Type I - VI (Appendix 3).
  • Target tattoo contains single or multi-color ink, which includes blue and/or green.
  • Target tattoos must be older than 1 year.
  • Target tattoo not to exceed 12 square inches.
  • Subject must be able to read, understand and sign the Informed Consent Form.
  • Must be willing and able to adhere to the treatment and follow-up schedule and post-treatment care instructions.
  • Wiling to cover tattoos with a bandage or clothing; and/or have very limited sun exposure and use an approved sunscreen of SPF 50 or higher on the treated area starting 2 to 4 weeks before the treatment and/or every day for the duration of the study, including the follow-up period.
  • Willing to have digital photographs taken of the treatment area and agree to use of photographs for presentation, educational or marketing purposes.
  • Agree to not undergo any other procedure(s) for tattoo removal during the study (as applicable).
  • Post-menopausal or surgically sterilized, or using a medically acceptable form of birth control at least 3 months prior to enrollment and during the entire course of the study, and no plans to become pregnant for the duration of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participation in a clinical trial of a drug or another device in the target area within 6 months prior to enrollment or during the study.
  • Target tattoo contains only black ink.
  • Target tattoo is a double tattoo where a first tattoo was covered with a second tattoo.
  • History of allergic reaction to pigments following tattooing.
  • History of allergy to local anesthetics.
  • History of allergy to topical antibiotics.
  • History of malignant tumors in the target area.
  • Skin abnormalities in the target area, e.g., cuts, scrapes, wounds, scars, large moles.
  • Pregnant and/or breastfeeding.
  • Having an infection, dermatitis or a rash in the treatment area.
  • Significant concurrent illness, such as diabetes mellitus or cardiovascular disease, e.g., uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Suffering from coagulation disorders or taking prescription anticoagulation medications.
  • History of keloid scarring, hypertrophic scarring or of abnormal wound healing.
  • History of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders or currently using immunosuppressive medications.
  • History of vitiligo, eczema, or psoriasis.
  • History of connective tissue disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus or scleroderma.
  • History of seizure disorders due to light.
  • Any use of medication that is known to increase sensitivity to light according to Investigator's discretion.
  • History of disease stimulated by heat, such as recurrent herpes simplex and/or herpes zoster (shingles) in the treatment area, unless treatment is conducted following a prophylactic regimen
  • History of radiation to the treatment area or undergoing systemic chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer.
  • History of pigmentary disorders, particularly tendency for hyper- or hypo-pigmentation.
  • Systemic use of corticosteroid or isotretinoin within 6 months of study participation.
  • Anytime in life, having used gold therapy (gold salts) for disorders such as rheumatologic disease or lupus.
  • Excessively tanned in areas to be treated or unable/unlikely to refrain from tanning during the study.
  • Current smoker or history of smoking within 6 months of study participation.
  • As per the Investigator's discretion, any physical or mental condition which might make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

A group or subgroup of participants in a clinical trial that receives a specific intervention/treatment, or no intervention, according to the trial's protocol.
Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: Picosecond Q-switched Laser
Treatment with investigational wavelengths of the Cutera enlighten laser for tattoo removal.
Device: Picosecond Q-switched laser
Each subject will receive laser treatments with Enlighten laser
Other Names:
  • Enlighten

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Degree of Tattoo Clearing
Time Frame: 12-weeks post-final treatment

Degree of tattoo clearing at 12 weeks post-final treatment as assessed by independent blinded reviewers (Physician's Global Assessment of Improvement).

Min=0; Max=4 Higher score indicate better tattoo clearing 4= Very Significant Clearing (>75%) 3 = Significant Clearing (51-75%) 2 = Moderate Clearing (26-50%)

1 = Mild Clearing (5-25%) 0 = No Change (<5%)
12-weeks post-final treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Tattoo clearing
Time Frame: 6-weeks post-final treatment
Degree of tattoo clearing at 6 weeks post-final treatment as assessed by the Investigator (Physician's Global Assessment of Improvement).
6-weeks post-final treatment
Subject satisfaction
Time Frame: 6-weeks post-final treatment
At 6 weeks, post-final treatment subjects will be asked to rate their level of satisfaction with the laser treatment outcome, using the Subject Satisfaction Assessment Scale.
6-weeks post-final treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sponsor

The organization or person who initiates the study and who has authority and control over the study.
Cutera Inc.

Investigators

Investigators

A researcher involved in a clinical study. Related terms include site principal investigator, site sub-investigator, study chair, study director, and study principal investigator.
  • Principal Investigator: Lourdes Moldre, NP, Cutera Inc.

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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April 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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September 28, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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September 28, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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April 28, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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April 28, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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April 29, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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February 21, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

The most recent date on which the study sponsor or investigator submitted changes to a study record that are consistent with National Library of Medicine (NLM) quality control (QC) review criteria. It is the responsibility of the sponsor or investigator to ensure that the study record is consistent with the NLM QC review criteria.
January 26, 2023

Last Verified

Last Verified

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January 1, 2023

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • C-16-EN11

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

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