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Laser Therapy
Fractional Ablative Laser Treatment for Loose Skin
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Research Sponsored by Sciton
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 1-6 months post final treatment
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial tests a laser for tightening skin and reducing signs of aging.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-85 with loose skin or scars who can follow the treatment plan and are not pregnant. They must have no major illnesses, bleeding disorders, abnormal scarring history, recent cosmetic treatments in the area, cancer treatments, immune issues, or participation in other trials recently.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests how safe and effective a fractional ablative laser is at tightening skin. Participants will undergo laser treatment on their affected skin areas and then be monitored to see how well it works and what side effects occur.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include redness, swelling, pain at the treatment site immediately after the procedure. There's also a risk of burns or blisters if the skin reacts strongly to heat from the laser.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 1-6 months post final treatment
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1-6 months post final treatment
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
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Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment ArmExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients will receive fractional ablative treatment for laxity.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
ScitonLead Sponsor
18 Previous Clinical Trials
311 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have a serious health condition like uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes.You have a blood clotting problem or are taking blood-thinning medications prescribed by a doctor.You have a history of abnormal scarring or healing after wounds.You have had radiation or chemotherapy for cancer in the past.You are between 18 and 85 years old.People with any skin type from very fair to very dark.You have loose skin or a scar in the area that will be treated.You have a history of immune system problems or are currently taking medications that weaken your immune system.You have had cancer in the same area being studied in this trial.You have any skin issues like cuts, scrapes, or large moles in the area being studied.You currently have an infection, skin irritation, or rash where the treatment will be applied.You have smoked or used tobacco within the last 6 months.You have had recurring herpes simplex or shingles in the treatment area, unless you have taken preventive medicine.You have had vitiligo, eczema, or psoriasis in the past.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Treatment Arm
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How many test subjects are currently participating in this experiment?
"Correct. It appears from the details available on clinicaltrials.gov that this medical research is actively recruiting participants, with 1000 patients sought at a single site since its inception on November 1st 2022 and most recently updated February 27th 2023."
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Does this experimental protocol permit participants aged 50 or over to take part?
"This clinical experiment is seeking participants who are younger than 85 years old and have passed the age of majority."
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Is it feasible for me to become a participant in this medical research?
"This research is looking to recruit 1000 people with loose skin, aged 18-85 years old. Furthermore, patients must have either visible laxity in the region being treated or a scar on their skin and be within Fitzpatrick's Skin Type I-VI range."
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Are participants being solicited for this research endeavor?
"The information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this trial is presently enlisting volunteers, with the experiment first appearing online in November of 2022 and last updated at the end of February 2023."
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Who else is applying?
What site did they apply to?
Sanctuary Plastic Surgery
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
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