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NdYag Laser for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

United States20 participantsStarted 2008-09

Plain-language summary

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is a long standing hair follicle disease with bumps and scars on the skin of the back of the head and neck. The purpose of this new study is to determine how well a hair removal laser (NdYag Laser) works in treating AKN.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Be at least 18 years old
. Be otherwise healthy
. Have a diagnosis of AKN with at least 10 papules/pustules and/or a non-keloidal plaque \> 7 cm2 in area.

Exclusion criteria

. Have AKN with a keloidal plaque \>3 cm in length
. Be using any other medications or undergoing any other procedures for the treatment of AKN
. Have used any topical medications or undergone any procedures for the treatments of AKN within two weeks of study enrollment
. Have used any oral medications for AKN within 4 weeks of study enrollment:
. Have serious, uncontrolled medical conditions
. Be pregnant at any time during the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

reduction in severity of AKN as measured by a novel AKN severity scoring system which incorporates number of lesions, size of lesions, type of lesions and associated inflammation.

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00757315

SponsorHenry Ford Health System

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2009-09

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