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N/A N=24 Treatment

Study of the 532 nm KTP Laser for the Treatment of Poikiloderma of Civatte

Poikiloderma of Civatte · Dyschromia · Pigmentation Disorders · Telangiectasia · Photosensitivity Disorders

Enrolled (actual)
24
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2022
Primary outcome: Primary: Severity Assessment Score — -0.06; 0.2 score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
532 nm KTP laser (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 35+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Cutera Inc.
Primary completion
May 2013

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Severity Assessment Score
-0.06; 0.2
PRIMARY
Physician's Global Assessment (Blinded)
.06; 1

Summary

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).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Fitzpatrick Skin Type I - III
  • Clinical diagnosis of poikiloderma of Civatte affecting the neck and/or chest
  • Willing to refrain from using topical corticosteroids, retinoids and bleaching agents on the treated area
  • Agree not to undergo any other procedure for the treatment of poikiloderma of Civatte during the study
  • Willing and able to read, understand and sign the Informed Consent Form
  • Willing and able to adhere to the treatment and follow-up schedule and post-treatment care instructions

Exclusion Criteria

  • Any laser treatment on neck and/or chest within 12 months
  • Any topical treatment on neck and/or chest within 6 months
  • Pregnant and/or breastfeeding
  • Infection, dermatitis or a rash in the treatment area
  • Suffering from significant concurrent illness, such as Diabetes Mellitus or pertinent neurological disorders
  • History of seizure disorders due to light, fibromyalgia, connective tissue disease, vitiligo, psoriasis, pigmentary disorders, keloid scarring, hypertrophic scarring or abnormal wound healing
  • History of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders or currently using immunosuppressive medications
  • Having a known anticoagulative condition or taking anticoagulation medications
  • History of diseases stimulated by heat, unless treatment is conducted following a prophylactic regimen
  • Having undergone any surgery in the treatment area within 6 months of treatment (or more if skin has not healed completely)
  • History of radiation to the head, neck and/or upper chest
  • Undergoing systemic chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer
  • Systemic use of isotretinoin (Accutane®) within 6 months
  • Any use of gold therapy
  • Excessively tanned in areas to be treated or unable/unlikely to refrain from tanning during the study
  • Current smoker or history of smoking within 12 months of study
  • Participation in a study of another device or drug within 6 months
  • As per the Investigator's discretion, any physical or mental condition which might make it unsafe for the subject to participate in study
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01491620). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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