TattoosNCT01754207
Evaluation of the 755nm Alexandrite Laser for the Treatment of Tattoos
A study testing 755nm Alexandrite Laser and 755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP Array in people with Tattoos, run by Cynosure, Inc. at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to collect further data on the safety and efficacy of removing unwanted non cosmetic tattoos (including recalcitrant) using the 755nm Alexandrite laser. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 85 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Tattoos
- What is being tested?
- 755nm Alexandrite Laser and 755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP Array
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Dec 2011to Jan 2014
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
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 18 to 85 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Is a healthy male or female between 18 and 85 years old.
- Has unwanted non-cosmetic tattoo(s) and wishes to undergo laser treatments to remove them.
- Is willing to consent to participate in the study.
- Is willing to comply with all requirements of the study including being photographed, following post treatment care and attending all treatment and follow up visits
Who cannot join
- Is hypersensitive to light exposure.
- Has active localized or systemic infection.
- Is taking medication(s) for which sunlight is a contraindication.
- Has a history of squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma.
- Has a history of keloid scarring.
- Has used oral isotretinoin (Accutane®) within 12 months of initial treatment or plans on using during the course of the study. Note: Skin must regain its normal degree of moisture prior to treatment.
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- Has a history of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders (including HIV infection or AIDS) or use of immunosuppressive medications.
- Is female and pregnant, has been pregnant within the last 3 months, is currently breast feeding or planning a pregnancy during the study period.
- Is allergic to lidocaine, tetracaine or Xylocaine with epinephrine.
- Has any other reason determined by the physician to be ineligible to participate in the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Skin Care Physicians
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467
About this study
The purpose of this study is to collect further data on the safety and efficacy of removing unwanted non cosmetic tattoos (including recalcitrant) using the 755nm Alexandrite laser.
- Conditions
- Tattoos
- Being tested
- 755nm Alexandrite Laser, 755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP Array
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
755nm Alexandrite LaserDevice
755nm Alexandrite Laser
755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP ArrayDevice
755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP Array
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 755nm Alexandrite Laser | Experimental | 755nm Alexandrite Laser Receives: Device: 755nm Alexandrite Laser; Device: 755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP Array |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Tattoo Clearance Using Photographic Evaluation
2D photography comparing pre and post treatment photos, where the percentage of tattoo clearance between the photos was determined by the evaluator.
Measured: up to 3 months post last treatment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Dec 2012 (estimated)
- Study startDec 2011
- Primary completionJan 2014
- Study completionJan 2014
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for TattoosStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cynosure, Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Patricia Krantz, Study director, Cynosure, Inc.
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01754207
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CYN11-PICO-D-A-TAT
- Status last verified
- Nov 2020
- First submitted
- 18 Dec 2012
- Last updated
- 16 Dec 2020
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Dec 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of the 755nm Alexandrite Laser for the Treatment of Tattoos
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01754207
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CYN11-PICO-D-A-TAT
- Conditions
- Tattoos
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cynosure, Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Dec 2011
- Primary completion
- Jan 2014 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jan 2014 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Dec 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 16 Dec 2020
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to collect further data on the safety and efficacy of removing unwanted non cosmetic tattoos (including recalcitrant) using the 755nm Alexandrite laser.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 755nm Alexandrite Laser | Experimental | Device: 755nm Alexandrite Laser, Device: 755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP Array755nm Alexandrite Laser |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 85 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Is a healthy male or female between 18 and 85 years old.
- Has unwanted non-cosmetic tattoo(s) and wishes to undergo laser treatments to remove them.
- Is willing to consent to participate in the study.
- Is willing to comply with all requirements of the study including being photographed, following post treatment care and attending all treatment and follow up visits
Key exclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Is hypersensitive to light exposure.
- Has active localized or systemic infection.
- Is taking medication(s) for which sunlight is a contraindication.
- Has a history of squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma.
- Has a history of keloid scarring.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 755nm Alexandrite Laser755nm Alexandrite Laser | Device | 755nm Alexandrite Laser |
| 755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP Array755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP Array | Device | 755nm Alexandrite Laser |
Primary outcome
Tattoo Clearance Using Photographic Evaluation
Time frame: up to 3 months post last treatment
2D photography comparing pre and post treatment photos, where the percentage of tattoo clearance between the photos was determined by the evaluator.
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Dec 2020.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
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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.
Patricia Krantz study director
Cynosure, Inc.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing 755nm Alexandrite Laser and 755nm Alexandrite Laser with CAP Array in people with Tattoos, run by Cynosure, Inc. at 1 site in United States.
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 4 inclusion and 10 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 16 Dec 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 16 Dec 2020). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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?
Tattoo Clearance Using Photographic Evaluation (time frame: up to 3 months post last treatment). 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 16 Dec 2020.