The Efficacy Of The Wavelight Mydon Laser for Hair Removal And Treatment of Leg Veins

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Completed

• Conditions: Leg Veins; Hair Removal
• Interventions: Device: Laser Treatment; Device: Wave Light laser device for skin treatment

• Registration Number: NCT00366964
• Lead Sponsor: University of California, Davis

Brief Summary

This study is being done to compare the efficacy of an FDA cleared laser device with other similar systems in the market for the treatment of leg veins and hair removal in patients with darker skin type.

Detailed Description

The specific aim of the study is to determine the efficacy of this FDA approved laser for hair removal and treatment of leg veins in female patients having darker skin types (Fitzpatrick Skin type III-VI) and compare it with the efficacy of other similar commercial units available in the U.S.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-10
• Primary Completion: 2006-04
• Study Completion: 2006-04
• Study First Submitted: 2006-08-19
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-08-21
• Study First Posted: 2006-08-22
• Status Verified: 2015-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-04-06
• Last Update Posted: 2015-04-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

1. Female patients of Asian and darker skin type greater than or equal to 18 years of age.
2. Ability to give informed consent.

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Exclusion Criteria

1. Pregnancy.
2. Taking medications that are photosensitizing.
3. History of skin disease in the area to be treated over the last 6 months.
4. Ongoing cutaneous lupus erythematosus, morphea, alopecia areata, or severe folliculitis.
5. History of keloidal or hypertrophic scarring.
6. Have inadequate hair growth in the test area of axilla.
7. Have unrealistic expectations of the treatment.
8. Co-existing severe emotional, medical or surgical illness leading to the inability to meet the follow-up requirements.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Device	Wave Light laser device for skin treatment	-
Device	Laser Treatment	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Safety and efficacy of the treatment will determine the outcome.	6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of California, Davis Medical Center Department of Dermatology; 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States