The Efficacy of the Me Mini Device for Hair Removal

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The Mē Mini is a compact version of the Mē device that was cleared by the FDA for removal of unwanted hair and for permanent hair reduction for all skin colors (Fitzpatrick skin photo-types I-VI) based on a series of multi-site clinical studies. The purpose of this post-marketing study is to support the claims for removal of unwanted hair and for permanent hair reduction in the compact version of the device.

Detailed Description
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The purpose of this post-marketing study is to determine the efficacy of the mē mini hair removal device and to compare the extent of hair removal with and without maintenance treatments. Healthy females, with dark hair in the treatment areas that desire to remove their hair will be enrolled. Subjects will be provided with the device and will be instructed as to the method of usage. The subjects will be expected to self-administer the treatment at the clinic in a simulated home environment. Subjects will receive 7 basic treatments in weekly intervals and 3 additional maintenance treatments on 1 side in 1 month intervals (Maintenance vs No maintenance side). In the second phase of the study subjects that consented to and completed the first phase will be offered the option to continue with 9 additional maintenance treatments in 1 month intervals. Follow ups will be conducted at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after the last basic treatment. Evaluations will include hair clearance, skin safety, tolerability of the procedure, and subject, satisfaction.

Official Title
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The Efficacy of the Me Mini Device for Hair Removal: A Prospective, Open Label Study With Before-After Design

Conditions
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Hair Removal

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Me Mini


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Healthy males and females, between 18 and 65 years of age. Subject has Black or dark brown terminal hairs in the areas to be treated. Terminal hair density requirement of greater than 15 hairs within the hair count site (3x3 cm area) as determined by manual hair count performed by the study investigator. Willing to sign informed consent. Willing to follow the treatment schedule and post treatment follow-up. Willingness to have photographs of the treated area taken that may be used for marketing and educational presentation and/or publications and willing to sign the photo-release form. Willingness to avoid excessive sun exposure two weeks prior to treatments Exclusion Criteria: Skin and Hair Subjects with white, red, light brown and/ or blonde hairs in the areas to be treated. A history of keloidal scarring (hypertrophic scars or keloids). Active dermatologic lesion or infection in the treatment site. Subject has permanent tattoos or makeup in the treatment area. Recently tanned in the area to be treated and/or unable or unlikely to refrain from tanning during the study. Subject has disease related to photosensitivity, such as porphyria, polymorphic light eruption, solar urticaria, lupus, etc Subject has a history of herpes outbreak in the area of treatment, unless receiving preventative treatment from physician Other Medical Conditions Pregnant, planning to become pregnant, hormone fluctuations and/or breast feeding during the experiment. Subjects with Diabetes (Type I or II) or other systemic or metabolic condition Subject has an active electrical implant anywhere in the body, such as a pacemaker, an internal defibrillator, insulin pump, incontinence device, etc. Subject suffers from epilepsy. Subject has active cancer, or has a history of skin cancer or any other cancer in the area to be treated, including presence of malignant or pre-malignant pigmented lesions. Subject received radiation therapy or chemotherapy treatments with the past 3 months. Subject has known anticoagulative or thromboembolic condition or is on any form of anticoagulation treatment. Subject has a history of immunosuppressant/immune deficiency disorders (including HIV infection or AIDS) or currently using immunosuppressive medications. Subject has any other condition which in the physician's opinion would make it unsafe for the subject to be treated. Medication/treatments Subject had rotating type tweezer epilator treatment, or waxing within the last 3 months Subject had electrolysis treatment within the last 6 months over the treatment area. Subject had any type of professional intense pulsed light (IPL), laser or RF hair removal in the treatment site within the last 6 months. Subject is taking medication known to induce photosensitivity, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, tetracyclines, phenothiazines, thiazide diuretics, sulfonylureas, sulfonamides, Dacarbazine(DTIC), fluorouracil, vinblastine, and griseofulvin within 4 weeks of therapy. Subject has been taking Accutane® within 6 months of therapy. Subject has been on steroid regimen during the last three months. Subject is on Gold therapy (for arthritis treatment). Subjects who have participated in any clinical study within the 30 days prior to the first planned treatment

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Me mini<br>Subjects treated with Me mini device | Device: Me Mini<br>* Home use hair removal device<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hair Clearance at 1 Month Follow up | Hair clearance = the percent of hair cleared from baseline to endpoint. | 3 months after beginning of the study (1 month after completion of 7 weekly treatments that last 2 months) | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hair Clearance at 3-month (Final) Follow up | Hair clearance = the percent of hair cleared from baseline to endpoint. | 5 months after beginning of the study (3 months after completion of 7 weekly treatments that last 2 months) | 
| Occurrence of Anticipated Effects on Skin | As with other IPL devices, subjects were informed that they should expect some sense of warmth, tingling, or itching, when the device was applied. This was anticipated to be mild to moderate. Subjects could also expect transient erythema and edema at the treatment site that usually disappears within 24 hours. | 1 year and 2 months (throughout the study) | 
| Tolerability Level of the Procedure Following Treatments | Tolerability was rated by the subjects using a 5 point pain scale (no pain, mild pain, moderate pain, severe pain, Intolerable [had to stop treatment]). | 1, 3, 7 weeks (basic weekly treatment 1, 3, and 7), and 5, 8, 11, 14 months (maintenance monthly treatment#3, 6, 9, 12) | 
| Subject Satisfaction | Gathering information about the subject satisfaction from the hair removal procedure based on 5 point satisfaction scale. | 5, 8, 11, and 14 months |