- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT03944278
Pilot Evaluation of Thulium Laser Alone or in Combination With Broad Band Light for Treatment of Dermatologic Conditions
October 19, 2020 updated by: Sciton
Evaluate the Thulium laser device for skin resurfacing procedures, or as a treatment for pigmented lesions (age or sun spots) or dyschromia; or cutaneous lesions such as, but not limited to, actinic keratosis, melasma, fine rhytides; or as a method of improving skin tone and skin texture
Study Overview
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
15
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
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California
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Los Gatos, California, United States, 95032
- Refined Dermatology
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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
16 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female or Male, 18 years and older
- Fitzpatrick Skin Type I-VI
- Subject has visible signs of moderate sun-damages and/or aging facial skin with visible areas of fine rhytides, pigmentation, and erythema or telangiectasia.
- Desires non-ablative photo-revitalization of the skin.
- Subject must agree to not make any changes in their skin regimen for the duration of the study, including the follow-up period.
- 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.
- Willing to have very limited sun exposure and use an approved sunscreen of SPF 50 or higher on the treatment area 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) in the treatment area during the study, such as laser- or light-based treatment, non-light based device treatment such as radiofrequency or ultrasound, injection of botulinum toxin, collagen, hyaluronic acid filler or other dermal filler, chemical peel, or surgical procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participation in a clinical trial of another device or drug within 6 months prior to enrollment or during the study.
- Any type of prior cosmetic treatment to the target area within 3 months of study participation, such as laser or light-based procedures or surgery.
- Prior injection of botulinum toxin, collagen, hyaluronic acid filler or other dermal filler in the target area within 1 week of study participation.
- 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 retinoid, such as isotretinoin, or corticosteroid, as applicable, within 6 months of study participation.
- Topical use of retinoid, such as isotretinoin, corticosteroid or hydroquinone on the target area within 1 month of participation.
- Anytime in life, having have 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 (for example, subject's occupation requires regular sun exposure).
- Current smoker or history of smoking within 6 months of study participation.
- Has infectious disease
- Has been on long-standing systemic steroids (e.g. Prednisone, Dexamethasone)
- Has medical condition that may affect wound healing
- 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 |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Thulium Device
1927 Laser Treatment
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Thulium laser for skin resurfacing procedures
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Photography
Time Frame: 6 weeks post final treatment
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Change in photography when compared to baseline using Physicians global assessement scale
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6 weeks post final treatment
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Pain scores
Time Frame: Immediately after each treatment received
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Pain during treatment scored using Numeric pain scale 0-10, where 0 is least pain and 10 being maximum pain
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Immediately after each treatment received
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Study Director: Jay Patel, Sciton
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 (Actual)
April 12, 2019
Primary Completion (Actual)
August 30, 2020
Study Completion (Actual)
September 29, 2020
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
May 6, 2019
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
May 7, 2019
First Posted (Actual)
May 9, 2019
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
October 20, 2020
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
October 19, 2020
Last Verified
October 1, 2020
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- S-18-TB01
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Undecided
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
Yes
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