Clinical trials: Lasers
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
Poikiloderma of Civatte
The Effects of Fractional CO2 Laser on Poikiloderma of Civatte
This study will assess the safety and efficacy of fractional CO2 laser treatment for Poikiloderma of Civatte (POC).POC is a chronic vascular and pigmentary disorder typically involving the lateral and inferior neck region, as…
- Trial name
- NCT04581330
- Testing
- DEKA SmartXide C02 laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA
Triamcinolone vs. Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema
The purpose of this study is to determine if intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) injection at the time of cataract surgery will improve visual acuity and decrease post-operative swelling in diabetic patients requiring…
- Trial name
- IVTA (NCT00229931)
- Testing
- Triamcinolone acetonide, laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Unwanted Tattoos
Clinical Evaluation of the Picosure Laser for the Treatment of Unwanted Tattoos
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the PICOSURE Laser System for the treatment of unwanted tattoos
- Trial name
- NCT02103153
- Testing
- Picosure Laser System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Cynosure, Inc.
Urinary Tract Stone
Moses vs. Thulium Laser Study
The incidence of urinary tract stone disease is increasing. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, as of 2012, 10.6% of men and 7.1% of women in the United States are affected by renal stone disease.
- Trial name
- NCT04963062
- Testing
- Holmium laser with Moses lasers, Holmium laser with thulium lasers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
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
Open Angle Glaucoma
Comparing Acular LS and Pred Forte in Reducing Post-selective Laser Trabeculoplasty Anterior Chamber Flare and Cells
The Investigators will compare, in a randomized, prospective, masked and controlled fashion the effect of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (Acular LS), a corticosteroid (Pred Forte) and a placebo (Refresh Tears) on patient…
- Trial name
- NCT00478036
- Testing
- Acular LS, Pred Forte, Refresh Tears
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Lower Eyelid Entropion
Minimally Invasive Holmium:YAG Laser Blepharoplasty
The purpose of this research study is to is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the FDA approved Holmium:YAG laser for reducing lower eyelid bags.
- Trial name
- NCT00842764
- Testing
- Holmium: YAG laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Striae
755nm Alex Laser for Treatment of Stretch Marks
Evaluate the safety and efficacy of the bilateral treatment of striae using a 755nm Alexandrite laser.
- Trial name
- NCT01745211
- Testing
- 755nm Alexandrite Laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Cynosure, Inc.
Lung Carcinoid Tumor, Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Bronchoscopic Laser Ablation of Peripheral Lung Tumors
As our population ages and we diagnose early lung cancer in patients who cannot undergo surgery due to multiple medical conditions, there is growing interest in minimally invasive modalities to treat these tumors.
- Conditions
- Lung Carcinoid Tumor, Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Lung Carcinoma, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT03707925
- Testing
- Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, Conventional Surgery, Laser Ablation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Skin Cancer
Post Excision/Mohs Scar Laser Resurfacing
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential benefits of treating a surgical scar post excision with an ablative fractionated CO2 laser with the goal of decreasing the appearance and size of the scar.
- Trial name
- NCT02130297
- Testing
- Laser Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Stable Myopic Refractive Error, With or Without Astigmatism
Prospective S&E Study of Wavefront-guided PRK for Myopia With iDesign Advanced Wavescan Studio™ System and Star S4 IR™
Prospective, multicenter, bilaterally-treated, open-label, non-randomized clinical trial.
- Trial name
- NCT02675751
- Testing
- STAR S4 IR laser with iDesign
- Volunteers
- 167 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Optics
Female Pattern Alopecia
Study of the Effect of Low Level Laser Light on Hair Growth on the Female Human Scalp
The purpose of this clinical study is to determine if the Erchonia® ML Scanner (MLS) low level laser light device can help to regrow hair on the scalp of females experiencing hair loss or thinning.
- Trial name
- NCT01292746
- Testing
- Erchonia MLS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Erchonia Corporation
Tattoo Removal
Study of Picosecond and Nanosecond Q-switched Lasers for Tattoo Removal
The purpose of this study is to compare the investigational medical grade laser device to a marketed medical grade laser device for effectiveness in lightening or clearing unwanted tattoos.
- Trial name
- NCT01973166
- Testing
- Picosecond Q-switched Laser Treatment, Nanosecond Q-switched Laser Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cutera Inc.
Cataract
Corneal Incisions With the IntraLase iFS Femtosecond Laser System
The IntraLase iFS femtosecond laser system can create corneal arcuate incisions for cataract surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01713660
- Testing
- iFS Femtosecond Laser
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Optics
Urolithiasis
Laser Lithotripsy During URS - Holmium vs Thulium
The aim of the study is to compare URS lithotripsy performed with Holmium:YAG laser and Thulium Fiber Laser. The study is designed as a prospective clinical randomised trial, where the study participants are randomised to either…
- Trial name
- NCT04668586
- Testing
- Holmium:YAG laser machine, Thulium Fiber laser machine
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Haukeland University Hospital
Acne Vulgaris
Laser Treatment of Moderate to Severe Acne Vulgaris
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if fractional ablative laser can treat active acne vulgaris in adults 18 to 40 years old with moderate to severe acne vulgaris.
- Trial name
- NCT04466527
- Testing
- Laser Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Diabetic Macular Edema
A Safety and Efficacy Trial of a Treat and Extend Protocol Using Ranibizumab With and Without Laser Photocoagulation for Diabetic Macular Edema
The purpose of this research study is to determine if a "Treat and Extend" regimen (increasing the time between visits when the disease is stable and not getting worse) of Ranibizumab 0.3 mg injections inside the eye is safe and…
- Trial name
- TREX-DME (NCT01934556)
- Testing
- Ranibizumab 0.3 mg intravitreal injection, Guided Laser Photocoagulation
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Palmetto Retina Center, LLC
Catheterization, Central Venous, Ultrasound Guided
In-plane Versus Real Time Bi-plane Single-operator Laser-assisted With a Innovative T-shaped Probe for Ultrasound-guided Internal Jugular Vein Catheterization:A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Ultrasound guidance is an important technique to improve the success rate of internal jugular vein catheterization (IJVC) at the first-attempt, however, both long-axis in-plane and short-axis out-of-plane techniques…
- Trial name
- NCT06958731
- Testing
- TuoRen Ultrasonic System, Huasheng Color Ultrasonic Diagnostic System
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 384 people
- Sponsor
- The First Hospital of Jilin University
Lentigines
A Single-Center 2-Arm Study for Lentigines on the Hands
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of two laser systems for improvement of lentigines on the hands.
- Trial name
- NCT02763072
- Testing
- Enlighten Laser, Excel V Laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cutera Inc.