Aged SkinNCT00323921
Determination of Safety and Efficacy of a Laser With Cooling for Treatment of Skin
A study testing dermatological infrared laser in people with Aged Skin, run by Candela Corporation.
Trial summary
The appearance of aged skin is a common cosmetic complaint of middle aged and older individuals. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of a new laser with cooling to improve the appearance of aged skin. The laser being used will heat various depths of the skin while protecting the outer layer. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Aged Skin
- What is being tested?
- dermatological infrared laser
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Aug 2005to Jan 2007
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 30 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged skin, light to medium skin types.
Who cannot join
- Known photosensitivity Any of the following pre-existing skin conditions: eczema, psoriasis, allergic dermatitis or other conditions that may affect treatment.
- Other treatments within the past year for aged facial skin
About this study
The appearance of aged skin is a common cosmetic complaint of middle aged and older individuals. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of a new laser with cooling to improve the appearance of aged skin. The laser being used will heat various depths of the skin while protecting the outer layer.
- Conditions
- Aged Skin
- Being tested
- dermatological infrared laser
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
dermatological infrared laserDevice
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
score on a grading scale at post treatment visits
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 May 2006 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2005
- Primary completionDec 2006
- Study completionJan 2007
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Aged SkinStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Candela Corporation
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- E. V. Ross, M.D., Principal investigator, United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00323921
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 052603
- Status last verified
- Nov 2023
- First submitted
- 9 May 2006
- Last updated
- 14 Nov 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Nov 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Determination of Safety and Efficacy of a Laser With Cooling for Treatment of Skin
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00323921
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 052603
- Conditions
- Aged Skin
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Candela CorporationIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Aug 2005
- Primary completion
- Dec 2006 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jan 2007 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 May 2006 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The appearance of aged skin is a common cosmetic complaint of middle aged and older individuals. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of a new laser with cooling to improve the appearance of aged skin. The laser being used will heat various depths of the skin while protecting the outer layer.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Aged skin, light to medium skin types.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Known photosensitivity Any of the following pre-existing skin conditions: eczema, psoriasis, allergic dermatitis or other conditions that may affect treatment.
- Other treatments within the past year for aged facial skin
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| dermatological infrared laser | Device | – |
Primary outcome
score on a grading scale at post treatment visits
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Nov 2023.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
E. V. Ross, M.D. principal investigator
United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing dermatological infrared laser in people with Aged Skin, run by Candela Corporation.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Nov 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
score on a grading scale at post treatment visits. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Nov 2023; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.