CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of the Candela 1064nm:Nd:YAG Laser for Skin Tightening

United States22 participantsStarted 2006-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate effectiveness of a non-ablative (does not remove skin) treatment for cellulite (dimpled fat) in conjunction with skin tightening using the Candela GentleYAG laser.

Who can participate

Age range40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Individuals, male or female, greater than 40 years of age.
✓. Moderate skin laxity in the arms, legs, abdomen, or neck.
✓. Subject is not overweight. Body Mass Index (B.M.I.) is ≤ 27.
✓. Subject has Fitzpatrick skin phototype I-IV.
✓. Subject is willing to participate in study and adhere to follow-up schedule.
✓. Subject is able to read and comprehend English.
✓. Subject has completed Informed Consent Form.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Subjects that have had liposuction or other surgical procedures (including mesotherapy) to remove fat in the treatment area during the past year.
✕. Subject is overweight (BMI \> 27).
✕. Subject has known photosensitivity or history of ingesting medications known to induce photosensitivity in the previous 3 months.
✕. Subject has a personal or family history of keloid formation or scarring.
✕. Subject is pregnant or lactating.
✕. Subject has a history of uncontrolled diabetes and/or requires medication which may interfere with the study.
✕. Subjects with a known history of neuropathy.
✕. Subjects with a known history of a coagulopathy.

What they're measuring

Number of Participants With Mild to Moderate Reduction in Cellulite.

Timeframe: 6 month follow up

Average Extent of Reduction in Cellulite Appearance for Patients With Reported Mild to Moderate Cellulite Reduction.

Timeframe: 6 month follow up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00585715

SponsorUniversity of California, Irvine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2009-12

Results submitted2011-06-17

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