Back to resultsThe Efficacy of Laser Assisted Hair Removal in the Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae; a Pilot Study
Primary Purpose
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Nd-YAG laser
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- patients suffering from AKN
Sites / Locations
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Global response to treatment
Secondary Outcome Measures
Patient satisfaction
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01548898
Brief Title
The Efficacy of Laser Assisted Hair Removal in the Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae; a Pilot Study
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
March 2012
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
January 2008 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
May 2010 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
May 2010 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Cairo University
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
Laser causes elimination and miniaturization of hair shafts that are the principal contributor to inflammation in Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN).
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
16 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Nd-YAG laser
Intervention Description
All patients received 5 sessions (4 weeks apart) of long pulsed nd-YAG laser assisted hair removal on the affected area, emitting 1064 nm, with a fluence of 35-45 J/cm2 and pulse duration 10-30 msec adjusted to skin type and hair thickness. Laser was applied to all papules and plaques.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Global response to treatment
Time Frame
6 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Patient satisfaction
Time Frame
6 months
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
patients suffering from AKN
12. IPD Sharing Statement
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The Efficacy of Laser Assisted Hair Removal in the Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae; a Pilot Study
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