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Procedure

Laser Therapy for Acne

N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Cutera Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Agreement to not undergo any other procedure(s) or add any new treatment modalities in the target area during the study
Clinically diagnosed acne vulgaris of moderate to severe on each hemiface and inflammatory acne lesions as determined by the blinded trained investigator using the Investigator's Global Assessment Scale
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing whether a laser can effectively and safely treat acne vulgaris.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals aged 16-50 with moderate to severe acne vulgaris on both sides of the face. Participants must have a range of skin types, avoid sun exposure and new acne treatments during the study, and be willing to stop using current acne medications for specified periods before and during the trial.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a laser treatment (1726nm Laser System) against a sham (fake) laser to see how well it works in treating acne vulgaris. It looks at how quickly it starts working, how long effects last, its overall effectiveness, and safety.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly listed here, potential side effects may include skin irritation or redness from the laser treatment. There could also be risks associated with light sensitivity due to either underlying conditions or medications that increase light sensitivity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I agree not to have any other treatments in the target area during the study.
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I have moderate to severe acne on both sides of my face.
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I am between 16 and 50 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Percent of subjects having at least a 1 point reduction on the Investigator Global Assessment Scale

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: 1726nm Laser TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Sham Laser TreatmentPlacebo Group1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

ethica Clinical Research Inc.Industry Sponsor
19 Previous Clinical Trials
1,799 Total Patients Enrolled
Cutera Inc.Lead Sponsor
42 Previous Clinical Trials
1,106 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Acne
4 Patients Enrolled for Acne

Media Library

1726nm Laser System (Procedure) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05430464 — N/A
Acne Research Study Groups: 1726nm Laser Treatment, Sham Laser Treatment
Acne Clinical Trial 2023: 1726nm Laser System Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05430464 — N/A
1726nm Laser System (Procedure) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05430464 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is there an opportunity for me to join this experiment?

"This clinical trial seeks 30 individuals aged between 16 and 50 who are afflicted with acne vulgaris. In order to qualify, candidates must be of either gender within the specified age range (inclusive), have a Fitzpatrick Skin Type I-VI, possess moderate to severe inflammatory lesions as assessed by an expert examiner via their Global Assessment Scale, understand English in terms of reading, speaking, and signing documents such as informed consent forms; abstain from topical skincare products for two weeks prior to baseline testing and systemic medications for one month before beginning treatment; adhere strictly to follow up schedules while limiting sun exposure and wearing SPF 30 or above sunscreen daily"

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Is there an age limit to enrolling in this experiment?

"In line with the requirements of this trial, only individuals between sixteen and fifty years old are eligible for inclusion."

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Is this medical experiment currently accepting participants?

"The information on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this trial is actively recruiting participants, having been first published on the 27th of July 2022 and receiving its most recent update a few months later."

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How many people have been recruited to participate in this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. According to information displayed on clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is currently recruiting participants and was first made public on July 27th 2022. It has been recently edited as of September 30th 2022 and requires the recruitment of 30 patients across 3 sites."

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Who else is applying?

How old are they?
18 - 65
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~11 spots leftby Apr 2025