Safety and Efficacy Study of a New Device for Tattoo Removal

December 7, 2006 updated by: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

A Prospective, Open Label, Non Randomized, First-In-Man (Feasibility) Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Eraser Tattoo Removal Device

A new mechanical device is evaluated for tattoo removal, comparing two types of needle washing fluids. 30 healthy subjects with tattoos will be treated. The study hypothesis is that the device can be used to achieve satisfactory tattoo removal.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The new device (Eraser TM) uses multiple needles action with a washing fluid to remove tattoos. Healthy patients who wish to remove a tattoo will be enrolled. The study will test the removal of a small part of the tattoo (5cm2 area). Treatment lasts about 20 minutes (with local analgesia if needed), after which an absorptive bandage is put over the treated area for an hour and removed. Treatment may be performed using one of two washing fluids. For one of them, blood samples for material blood level will be taken before and several times after treatment. Pictures of the tattooed area being removed will be taken before and after treatment, and at each follow-up evaluation.

Follow up evaluations will be performed at 1 week, two weeks, one month and two months post treatment. Overall health and skin condition will be evaluated, and the tattoo area will be pictured. Efficacy of tattoo removal will be evaluated after two months, by visual estimation of the percent area that reacted to treatment, and the change in brightness (both evaluated on a 1-5 analog scale). Depending on the result of tattoo removal, and on skin condition, the study treatment will be stopped (if treatment is successful), or may be repeated (up to a limit of two additional times) if the tattoo was not completely removed.

The results of tattoo removal using both washing fluids will be analyzed and compared. A result of 3 or more on the brightness change scale will be considered as a successful treatment.

Pharmacokinetic data for washing fluid no. 2 will be collected and analyzed, to provide Cmax and AUC.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

30

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

  • Israel
      • Zerifin, Israel, 70300
        • Research & Development Unit, Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center,

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

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or female subjects 18 years or older, of any race
  • Subject has a tattoo for removal on the back, shoulders or abdomen (areas that can usually be hidden)
  • Subjects willing to participate as evidenced by signing the written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subject has a dermatological disease, active or latent (e.g. psoriasis)
  • Subject has a known tendency for Keloid formation.
  • Subject has a known tendency for skin hyperpigmentation.
  • Subject is susceptible to Koebner reaction.
  • Subject has blood transmittable diseases (HIV, HBV, HCV, etc.)
  • Subject has known allergy to device components/ treatment fluids
  • Subject has medical conditions that may be worsened by concomitant use of washing fluid, or worsened by local anesthesia materials.
  • Subject is taking certain medications or topical preparations.
  • Female subject who is pregnant or lactating.
  • Subject participating in any other clinical study at the same time

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: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Pigment clearance, as evaluated by image comparison on a 1-5 analog scale
Rate of systemic and dermatologic adverse events
Pharmacokinetic data for washing fluid (Cmax and AUC)

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Collaborators

Hawk Medical Technologies Ltd.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Shay Efrati, MD, Assaf Harofe Medical Center

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

December 1, 2006

Study Completion

October 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 7, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 7, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

December 8, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 8, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 7, 2006

Last Verified

December 1, 2006

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HTA 3722; 91/06
  • HM-AHR-1 Rev. 02

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