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Er:YAG Laser for Treatment of Enlarged Pores

Thailand24 participantsStarted 2015-05

Plain-language summary

To investigate the efficacy of Erbium:Yttrium aluminum garnet laser (Er:YAG) in the treatment of enlarged pores.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 60 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: * Visible enlarged pores on both sides of the face * Fitzpatrick skin type 3-5 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with lesions with any clinical suspicion of being pre-cancerous or skin malignancies of any kind * Patients who have photosensitive dermatoses * Pregnancy and lactation woman * Patients with wound infections (herpes, other) on the day of treatment * Patients with moderate and severe inflammatory acne, Immunosuppressed patients, history of vitiligo * Patients with unrealistic concerns/expectations and inability to do the appropriate post-operative care

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

The efficacy of Er:YAG laser in the treatment of enlarged pores (measurement of skin texture using UVA-light video camera)

Timeframe: 1 month after 4 treatments

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02544958

SponsorMahidol University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-07

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Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.