Clinical trials: Lasers
Myopia
WaveLight® EX500 Excimer Laser System for the Correction of Myopia Using InnovEyes™ in Conjunction With InnovEyes™ Sightmap
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the WaveLight EX500 excimer laser system for the correction of myopia with and without astigmatism using InnovEyes in conjunction with InnovEyes sightmap.
- Trial name
- NCT04219891
- Testing
- WaveLight EX500 excimer laser system with InnovEyes sightmap, LASIK, InnovEyes sightmap
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 272 people
- Sponsor
- Alcon Research
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
CO2-Laser Treatment in Patients With Diabetic Infected Foot Ulcers
The study is aimed at comparing debridement either with CO2 laser or traditional surgery in patients with infected diabetic foot ulcers. The principal endpoint is bacterial load immediately after treatment.
- Trial name
- DULCIS (NCT02677779)
- Testing
- CO2 laser, traditional surgery
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
Hyperpigmentation
Fractionated 1927nm Laser for Hyperpigmentation in Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes V and VI
The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of 1927nm non-ablative fractionated laser therapy to treat hyperpigmentation in patients ages 18-75 with Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes V and VI and explore an effective…
- Trial name
- NCT05493280
- Testing
- MOXI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Peri-Implantitis
Efficacy of Er:YAG Laser in Decontamination of Dental Implants: An In-Vitro Study
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons estimated that 69% of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth.
- Trial name
- NCT03100435
- Testing
- Er:YAG Laser, Carbon Fiber Curette
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Diabetic Retinopathy
HORNBILL: A Study to Test Different Doses of BI 764524 in Patients Who Have Had Laser Treatment for a Type of Diabetic Eye Disease Called Diabetic Retinopathy With Diabetic Macular Ischemia
This is a study in people with a type of diabetic eye disease called diabetic retinopathy with diabetic macular ischemia. People who have had laser treatment for their diabetic retinopathy can participate in the study.
- Trial name
- HORNBILL (NCT04424290)
- Testing
- BI 764524
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Urinary Calculi, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Flexiva Pulse Registry
To obtain post-market safety and efficacy data for FlexivaTM Pulse High Power Single-Use Laser Fibers during lithotripsy and soft tissue procedure of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP).
- Trial name
- NCT05027971
- Testing
- Flexiva Pulse High Power Single-Use Laser Fibers
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Low Level Laser Therapy, Healthy
Effect of GaAlAs 940 Laser on Pain and Wound Healing After Free Gingival Graft
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the biomodulatory effects of a 940-nm GaAlAs diode laser on postoperative pain control and wound healing at the palatal donor site following free gingival graft…
- Conditions
- Low Level Laser Therapy, Healthy, Postoperative Pain Management, Wound Healing
- Trial name
- NCT07308912
- Testing
- 940 nm GaAlAs diode laser, palatal stent
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Vitreoretinopathy, Coats' Disease
DEXTENZA in Pediatric Patients Following Retinal Surgery or Laser Treatment Under Anesthesia
The Tender Study is a prospective, open-label, single-center, randomized, investigator-initiated clinical study seeks to investigate the safety and efficacy of the DEXTENZA insert in pediatric patients following retinal surgery…
- Conditions
- Vitreoretinopathy, Coats' Disease, Exudative Retinopathy, Lattice Degeneration
- Trial name
- NCT05620901
- Testing
- Dextenza 0.4Mg Ophthalmic Insert, Pred Forte
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lejla Vajzovic, MD, FASRS
Parkinson's Disease
Laser Light Cues for Gait Freezing in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this study is to gather data to see if the Laser Cane and/or U-Step Walker with laser accessory is more effective in aiding with gait freezing than a regular cane/U-Step Walker in patients who have idiopathic…
- Trial name
- NCT00320242
- Testing
- 1 mo baseline before visual cue
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Diabetic Macular Edema
Micropulse for Suppression of Diabetic Macular Edema
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes and diabetic macular edema (DME) is one of the most common causes of vision loss in diabetes.
- Trial name
- PULSE (NCT03519581)
- Testing
- Micropulse Laser Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Calcinosis
Topical Sodium Thiosulfate and Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser in Treating Dermatomyositis Associated Calcinosis
Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory muscle disorder that is often associated with many skin findings. One of the skin findings seen in up to 50% of individuals with juvenile dermatomyositis, an early onset form of this condition…
- Trial name
- NCT01572844
- Testing
- Fractionated Carbon Dioxide (FCO2) Laser, Sodium thiosulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Alison Ehrlich
Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased
Cranial Laser Reflex Technique for Hamstring Function
Purpose: To conduct a pilot study of the effect of Cranial Laser Reflex Technique (CLRT) compared with sham laser on hamstring muscle flexibility, strength, and pain pressure threshold.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased, Muscle Pain, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- CLRTHam (NCT03044106)
- Testing
- CLRT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea, Papulopustular Rosacea
Excel V 532 nm KTP Laser for Treatment of Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea & Papulopustular Rosacea
A single center prospective, randomized, controlled split face study comparing a 532nm KTP laser with a 595nm PDL for the treatment of Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea and Papulopustular Rosacea.
- Trial name
- NCT02268474
- Testing
- 532nm KTP Laser vs 595nm Pulse Dye Laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cutera Inc.
Photoaging
Combination Versus Laser Treatment Only
Our objective is to determine the effects of (1) basic skin care regimen + "active" (Lytera 2.0) vs. (2) basic skin care regimen only, both groups combined with laser, on the appearance of skin tone and photo-aging on the face.
- Trial name
- NCT03661697
- Testing
- Laser Therapy, Basic Skin Care Regimen, Lytera
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Acne Vulgaris
Non-cutting Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Acne
The purpose of this research project is to study the effect of non-ablative (non-cutting) laser therapy, a technique that uses laser energy to try to improve the appearance of the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT00113425
- Testing
- V-Beam laser, Candela Corp., 595 nm wavelength
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Dermatofibroma of Skin
Efficacy of 1540 Nanometer Erbium Glass Laser to Improve Benign Dermatofibromas
This study is to find a more effective treatment for itchy, painful or unsightly dermatofibromas, that will improve symptoms of itch and/or pain and/or improve the appearance of dermatofibromas.
- Trial name
- NCT03392935
- Testing
- 1540 nanometer Erbium glass laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Operative Incision
70 vs 110 Degree Side-cut Angles in Femtosecond LASIK
The purpose of this study is to compare 70 and 110 degree side-cut angles on the same patient undergoing Femtosecond Laser-assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (FS-LASIK).
- Trial name
- NCT03122535
- Testing
- FS-LASIK 70 degree side-cut angle, FS-LASIK 110 degree side-cut angle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Wounds
Efficacy Study of GLYC-101 to Evaluate Outcomes After Post-laser Ablation
Study is intended to evaluate safety and efficacy parameters in patients treated with GLYC-101 gel or placebo after laser ablation.
- Trial name
- NCT00656474
- Testing
- GLYC-101 gel (1.0 %)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TR Therapeutics
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
Defective; Circulation
Study of Low Level Laser Light Therapy to Improve Blood Circulation in People With Chronic Heel Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine whether low level laser light therapy is effective in increasing local blood circulation in people with chronic heel pain arising from plantar fasciitis.
- Trial name
- NCT01882725
- Testing
- Erchonia HP Scanner (HPS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Erchonia Corporation