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Local Anesthetic

Ice Pack and Topical EMLA cream for Laser Hair Removal

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Murad Alam, MD
Research Sponsored by Northwestern University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up immediately (at 0 min) after laser treatment
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare the efficacy of ice pack to topical EMLA for pain control during diode 810 nm laser axillary hair removal.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Caucasian or Asian females aged 18-65 with Fitzpatrick skin type I-III and coarse dark axillary hair, who are in good health and can communicate with investigators. It's not for those with certain skin conditions, scarring histories, allergies to lidocaine/prilocaine, bleeding disorders, pregnancy/lactation, mental illnesses or inability to consent.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares the effectiveness of using an ice pack versus EMLA cream (a numbing cream) to reduce pain during laser hair removal under the arms. This pilot study will assess how feasible these pain control methods are.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects from EMLA may include reactions at the application site like redness or swelling. Ice packs might cause discomfort due to cold temperatures but typically have minimal risks.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~immediately (at 0 min) after laser treatment
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and immediately (at 0 min) after laser treatment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Pain using the SF-MPQ 5 minutes after treatment
Pain using the SF-MPQ immediately after treatment

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Ice PackActive Control1 Intervention
Group II: Topical EMLA creamActive Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
1,585 Previous Clinical Trials
917,201 Total Patients Enrolled
Murad Alam, MDPrincipal InvestigatorNorthwestern University
69 Previous Clinical Trials
2,550 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Ice Pack (Local Anesthetic) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02318654 — N/A
Laser Hair Removal Research Study Groups: Ice Pack, Topical EMLA cream
Laser Hair Removal Clinical Trial 2023: Ice Pack Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02318654 — N/A
Ice Pack (Local Anesthetic) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02318654 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Illinois
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Ice Versus EMLA for Pain in Laser Hair Removal
Murad Alam 2014. "Ice Versus EMLA for Pain in Laser Hair Removal". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02318654.
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