Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of the DeScribe™ Patch (NCT02297321) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of the DeScribe™ Patch
United States30 participantsStarted 2014-11
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an accessory for laser tattoo removal in allowing multiple passes within a single treatment session.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects presenting with tattoos approximately 2 ½" x 6" or 3" x 5" or smaller in size.
* Fitzpatrick skin type I - III
* Women of childbearing potential using an accepted form of contraception at least 3 months prior to enrollment and during the study period (i.e., oral contraceptives, IUD, contraceptive implant, barrier methods with spermicide, or abstinence)
* Subjects who provide written informed consent
* Subjects who agree to all treatment guidelines and follow-up visits
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subjects younger than 18 years of age
* Subjects with traumatic tattoos
* As per the investigator's discretion, any physical or mental condition which might make it unsafe for the subject to participate in the study
* Subjects who are pregnant or breastfeeding
* Subjects who are tan
* As per the investigator's discretion, subjects with a history of keloid scarring or abnormal wound healing
* Subjects who have used oral retinoids (isotretinoin or acitretin) within 12 months of study entry
* Subjects currently participating or planning to participate in any other clinical trial specifically designed to treat tattoos during the course of this study and for the duration of their participation in the study
* Subjects who refuse to sign this informed consent form and/or refuse to comply with all study requirements.
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.