Clinical trials: Lasers
Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
Clobetasol Propionate Versus Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser for the Treatment of Lichen Sclerosus
This study is being done to compare the effects, good and bad, of fractionated CO2 laser treatment and clobetasol propionate .05% ointment on vulvar lichen sclerosus.
- Trial name
- CuRLS (NCT02573883)
- Testing
- Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser, Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% ointment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Medstar Health Research Institute
DENT IMPLANTS, LASER
Clinical and Microbiologic Outcomes of aPDT in the Non-surgical Treatment of Implant Inflammation
The purpose of this study is to compare clinical outcomes (change in bleeding sites (BOP) and probing depth reduction (PPD) after mechanical debridement of implant surfaces at sites exhibiting plaque induced inflammation with or…
- Trial name
- NCT04187053
- Testing
- Conventional mechanical therapy, Saline, Methylene Blue
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Telangiectasis, Spider Veins
Treatment of Lower Extremity Spider Veins With Excel V
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a new laser for the removal of unsightly spider veins on the legs.
- Trial name
- NCT01362192
- Testing
- 532 nm KTP Excel V Laser, manufactured by Cutera, Inc.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cutera Inc.
Myopia, Astigmatism
Technolas 217z Laser With Zyoptix Aspheric Algorithm Used for the LASIK Treatment of Myopia and Myopic Astigmatism.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Bausch \& Lomb Technolas 217z laser with the investigational Zyoptix Aspheric Algorithm when used for LASIK treatment of myopia and myopic astigmatism.
- Trial name
- NCT00769808
- Testing
- Bausch & Lomb 217z Excimer Laser
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Mucositis
Low-Level Laser Therapy for Prevention of Oral Mucositis
The overall purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of prophylactic low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to reduce the incidence of oral mucositis and adverse events in patients receiving combined modality therapy consisting…
- Trial name
- NCT02723604
- Testing
- Low Level Laser Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Barrett's Esophagus, Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Confocal Endomicroscopy for Barrett's Esophagus
The purpose of this study is to determine if confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) can improve detection of Barrett's esophagus, dysplasia, and early esophageal cancer.
- Trial name
- CEBE (NCT00487695)
- Testing
- confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE), standard endoscopy (EGD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Evaluating Plaque Photoablation Using an Excimer Laser in Patients With Lower Extremity Vascular Disease
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an excimer laser in the treatment of patients with lower extremity vascular disease with chronic total occlusions.
- Trial name
- NCT02653456
- Testing
- RA-308 Excimer Laser and DABRA Catheter
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Ra Medical Systems
Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma, Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma
Randomized Pilot Study of Treatment for BCC Using the Multiplex 595/1064 nm Laser
Laser therapy for basal cell carcinoma may be a superior option for patients who do not wish to or cannot tolerate other treatment modalities such as topical chemotherapeutics or surgery.
- Trial name
- BCC (NCT02270645)
- Testing
- 595/1064 multiplex laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Postoperative Pain
A Comparison of Pregabalin (Lyrica®) to Placebo in Pain Relief After Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of pregabalin to placebo for postoperative pain control after photorefractive keratectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT01097577
- Testing
- pregabalin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- 59th Medical Wing
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Bevacizumab Eliminates the Angiogenic Threat for Retinopathy of Prematurity
The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy and additional advantages of intravitreal bevacizumab in the treatment of ROP for both Zone I and Zone II Posterior.
- Trial name
- BEAT-ROP (NCT00622726)
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Conventional Laser for ROP
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Diabetic Macular Edema
Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab (Intravitreal Injections) in Patients With Visual Impairment Due to Diabetic Macular Edema
This study was designed to confirm the efficacy and safety of ranibizumab (0.5 mg) as adjunctive therapy when added to laser photocoagulation and/or as monotherapy in Asian patients with visual impairment due to Diabetic Macular…
- Trial name
- REVEAL (NCT00989989)
- Testing
- Ranibizumab, Laser photocoagulation
- Where
- 35 sites in China, Hong Kong and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 396 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Chronic Stable Plaque Psoriasis
Safety and Efficacy Study of Combination Treatment With Excimer Laser, Clobex Spray, and Vectical Ointment in the Treatment of Psoriasis
This is a 12-week, open-label, pilot trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of the combination of Clobex® spray with excimer laser therapy as the initial treatment of generalized plaque psoriasis, followed by maintenance…
- Trial name
- NCT01012713
- Testing
- Clobex Spray, Vectical Ointment, Excimer Laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Onychomycosis
Study of the Use of Low Level Laser Light Therapy to Treat Toenail Fungus
The purpose of this study is to determine whether low level laser light is effective in the treatment of toenail fungus.
- Trial name
- NCT01534689
- Testing
- Erchonia FX-405™ Laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Erchonia Corporation
Corneal Epithelium Defect
GenTeal in Perioperative Treatment of Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis LASIK Patients
GenTeal gel is an artificial tear gel used to lubricate the surface of the eye. This study will evaluate the effect of GenTeal gel on comfort following LASIK surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00598689
- Testing
- 0.3% hypromellose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
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.
Poikiloderma of Civatte, Dyschromia
Study of the 532 nm KTP Laser for the Treatment of Poikiloderma of Civatte
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Excel V 532 nm KTP laser for the treatment of dyschromia of the neck and/or chest (poikiloderma of Civatte).
- Conditions
- Poikiloderma of Civatte, Dyschromia, Pigmentation Disorders, Telangiectasia
- Trial name
- NCT01491620
- Testing
- 532 nm KTP laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Cutera Inc.
Astigmatism
Safety and Effectiveness of Wavefront-guided LASIK for the Correction of Mixed Astigmatism
To demonstrate that wavefront-guided LASIK with measurements from iDesign is safe and effective in the treatment of mixed astigmatism.
- Trial name
- NCT01675492
- Testing
- LASIK
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Optics
Peripheral Arterial Disease
TurboPower + DCB Treatment of Femoropopliteal De Novo/ Restenotic and In-Stent Restenosis Lesions
A retrospective study to evaluate Turbo Power laser atherectomy + drug coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty for the treatment of femoropopliteal de novo/restenotic lesions and in-stent restenosis (ISR).
- Trial name
- NCT03306199
- Testing
- Laser Atherectomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Spectranetics Corporation
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
Retinopathy of Prematurity
RAINBOW Study: RAnibizumab Compared With Laser Therapy for the Treatment of INfants BOrn Prematurely With Retinopathy of Prematurity
The purpose of this study was to determine if intravitreal ranibizumab is superior to laser ablation therapy in the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
- Trial name
- RAINBOW (NCT02375971)
- Testing
- Ranibizumab, Laser therapy
- Where
- 86 sites in United States, Austria and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals