Evaluation of the PlasmaJet Neutral Argon Plasma System to Treat Skin Ageing

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Skin Aging
• Interventions: Procedure: Exposure to plasma energy

• Registration Number: NCT00761878
• Lead Sponsor: Plasma Surgical Inc

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the comparative effects of the PlasmaJet neutral argon plasma system and the Rhytec Portrait PRS nitrogen plasma system in the treatment of aging facial skin

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-12
• Study First Submitted: 2008-09-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2008-09-26
• Study First Posted: 2008-09-30
• Primary Completion: 2009-06
• Study Completion: 2009-06
• Status Verified: 2009-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-07-03
• Last Update Posted: 2009-07-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 35

Inclusion Criteria

• request for treatment to improve facial skin

Exclusion Criteria

• pregnancy
• history of HIV infection
• autoimmune or connective tissue disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Skin treatment	Exposure to plasma energy	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assessment of skin appearance and condition by photography and digital image analysis	At intervals for up to 12 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assessment of skin condition and dermal architecture by ultrasound imaging	At intervals for up to 12 months
Assessment of skin elasticity by non-invasive means	At intervals for up to 12 months
Assessment of pain during treatment	During treatment

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Denis F Branson MD; 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, New York, United States