Clinical trials: Laser
Vulvovaginal Atrophy
Clinical Investigation to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of the Laser for the Treatment of Vulvovaginal Atrophy
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and the efficacy of a laser in the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), that is to assess the change in the severity of the vaginal dryness symptom, by means of a visual…
- Trial name
- NCT02085980
- Testing
- Laser treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- El. En. SpA
Unwanted Tattoos
Picosure Alexandrite Laser and Revlite Nd:Yag Laser for the Treatment of Unwanted Tattoos
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Picosure and Revlite Laser Systems for the treatment of unwanted tattoos.
- Trial name
- NCT02110121
- Testing
- Picosure Laser System, Revlite Laser System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Cynosure, Inc.
Hypertrichosis
Pilot Study of a Novel IPL for Removal of Unwanted Fine Body Hair
The purpose of this randomized, controlled, open-label pilot study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel intense pulsed light (IPL) device for removal of unwanted fine body hair.
- Trial name
- NCT01912950
- Testing
- Prowave LX IPL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cutera Inc.
Stretch Marks
Fractional Laser and Ultrasound for Striae Distensae
This was a prospective randomized controlled study comparing the efficacy of micro-focused ultrasound when used in conjunction with 1550-nm erbium-doped fractionated laser versus 1550-nm erbium-doped fractionated laser alone for…
- Trial name
- NCT01186848
- Testing
- Combination treatment, 1550-nm erbium-doped fractionated laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Psoriasis
Excimer Laser Phototherapy Outcomes in the Treatment of Psoriasis
The purpose of this study is to determine the best dosing strategy when using Excimer Laser to treat plaque-type psoriasis. In this study, half of the body's psoriasis will be treated with a new dosing strategy, and the other…
- Trial name
- Photos (NCT02294981)
- Testing
- Excimer laser phototherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures, Laser Therapy
Transnasal Humidified Rapid-Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange (THRIVE) and Laser Laryngeal Surgery
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether laser laryngeal surgery can be safely and potentially more effectively performed without the use of tracheal intubation or jet ventilation, under completely tubeless conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT03086265
- Testing
- THRIVE, Endotracheal tube
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Major Depressive Disorder
Transcranial Laser Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder
The purpose of this study is to see if using Transcranial LED Therapy (TLT) using the PhotoMedex's Omnilux NEw-U LED helps improve symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD).
- Trial name
- ELATED (NCT01538199)
- Testing
- Near-infrared radiation via Transcranial LED Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Paolo Cassano
Corneal Opacity, Keratoconus
OCT-guided LALAK for KCN
The purpose of this study is to determine if a new procedure, called laser-assisted lamellar anterior keratoplasty (LALAK), can achieve the same level of vision with a lower risk of potential complications after surgery compared…
- Trial name
- NCT01901614
- Testing
- LALAK, IEK, Retrobulbar Block or General Anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Prostate Cancer, Prostatic Neoplasms
MR Image Guided Therapy in Prostate Cancer
Background: One way to treat prostate cancer is to use a laser to direct extreme heat to a small area of the prostate. The heat destroys tumor cells but does not affect healthy tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT01377753
- Testing
- Visualase Thermal Therapy System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VIN)
Ultrasonic Aspiration Versus CO2 Laser Ablation for the Treatment of Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the incidence of vulva dysplasia recurrence within 12 months of treatment with Carbon Dioxide (CO2) laser ablation or ultrasonic aspiration.
- Trial name
- NCT02875561
- Testing
- Sonopet Ultrasonic Aspirator, CO2 Laser Ablation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Varicose Veins
Compression Therapy Following Endothermal Ablation
This study will be looking at the effect of compression therapy in patients having endovenous treatment for truncal incompetence of their varicose veins using either radiofrequency ablation (RFA) or endovenous laser therapy…
- Trial name
- COMETA (NCT02522845)
- Testing
- Class II Compression Stockings (no specific device used)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Venous Reflux
ClosureFAST vs. Laser Ablation for the Treatment of GSV Disease: A Multicenter, Single-Blinded, Randomized Study.
The objective of this post-market study is to compare the post-procedure recovery between two types of minimally invasive catheter treatments for venous disease in the Great Saphenous Vein.
- Trial name
- RECOVERY (NCT00509392)
- Testing
- Seg. RF Ablation & ClosureFAST catheter, Endovenous Laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Endovascular
Rotator Cuff Injury
Laser CO2 Versus TENS After Reconstruction of the Rotator Cuff
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the most effective method between Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation and Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation therapy carbon dioxide therapy for pain control in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01391000
- Testing
- LASER CO2, TENS
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Musculoskeletal Pain
The Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Neck and Shoulder Pain
This study is to see if applying red and violet low level laser light to the neck and shoulders can help to reduce pain in the neck and shoulders.
- Trial name
- NCT03941912
- Testing
- Erchonia EVRL
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Erchonia Corporation
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Efficacy of Photobiomodulation Therapy Using 980nm Versus 635nm Diode Lasers for Treatment of Myofascial Pain
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) using two different diode laser wavelengths (980 nm and 635 nm) in the treatment of myofascial pain associated with…
- Trial name
- LLLTsEMG (NCT07069764)
- Testing
- Doctor smile 635nm For Arm 1, Doctor smile 980 nm For Arm2
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences
New Surgical Scars, Scars
Laser Treatment for Fresh Surgical Scars and Mature Scars
The purpose of this study is to measure the effectiveness of the RevLite Laser in the treatment of both fresh surgical scars and mature/older scars.
- Trial name
- NCT01030198
- Testing
- RevLite (Laser Treatment)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cynosure, Inc.
Glaucoma, Open-Angle, Ocular Hypertension
Comparison of Bimatoprost Sustained Release (SR) to Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) in Adults With Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension
This study will evaluate the intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering effect and safety of bimatoprost SR compared with selective laser trabeculoplasty in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are not adequately…
- Trial name
- NCT02507687
- Testing
- Bimatoprost SR, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Where
- 95 sites in United States, Australia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Obesity, Body Weight
Comparing the Efficacy of a Dual-Frequency LLLT Device With a Sham Device as a Therapy for Adipose Tissue Loss
The trial was designed to provide empirical evidence with which to compare the efficacy and safety of the invisa-RED Technology Elite Low-level Laser Therapy (LLLT) device with a sham device as a placebo, when both are used in…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Body Weight, Fat Burn, Cellulite
- Trial name
- NCT03811093
- Testing
- Care as Usual Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IR Technology, LLC
Cellulite
Study of the Effect of Low Level Laser Light Therapy on Reducing the Appearance of Cellulite in the Thighs and Buttocks.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the application of green diode low level laser light therapy is effective in reducing the appearance of cellulite in the thighs and buttocks.
- Trial name
- NCT01702259
- Testing
- Erchonia Scanner device (GLS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Erchonia Corporation
KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCA, XEROSTOMIA
Laser Therapy to Treat the Dry Mouth of Sjogren's Syndrome
This study was designed to test the efficacy and safety of low laser therapy to treat the xerostomia of patients with primary Sjogren's Syndrome.
- Conditions
- KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCA, XEROSTOMIA, SICCA SYNDROME, PRIMARY SJOGREN SYNDROME
- Trial name
- NCT02066896
- Testing
- Lasertherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo