YAG Laser Versus Punch Biopsy for the Treatment of Tattoo Skin Markers

June 2, 2008 updated by: Bispebjerg Hospital
The purpose of the study is to compare patient satisfaction, clinical efficacy and adverse effects of Q-switched YAG laser versus punch biopsies for the treatment of tattoo dots that are applied as skin markers in relation to X-ray treatment of malignant disorders.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • 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

  • Denmark
    • Copenhagen NV
      • Copenhagen, Copenhagen NV, Denmark, 2400
        • Bispebjerg hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years or older,
  • Skin types I-IV,
  • No previous laser treatment for the condition.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Younger than 18 years,
  • Skin types V-VI,
  • Pregnant or lactating women,
  • Previous laser treatment for the condition,
  • Recent exposure to sun or sun-beds,
  • Treatment with oral retinoids within 3 months,
  • Tendency to produce hypertrophic scars or keloids,
  • Immunosuppressive treatment or disorders

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: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Bispebjerg Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DrMedSci., Bispebjerg hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2006

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 3, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 3, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

January 4, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 3, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 2, 2008

Last Verified

June 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KF-01-275533

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