Clinical trial NCT02912507: Split-tattoo Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of 670nm Picosecond Laser Versus 755 nm for Tattoo Removal
Official title: An Open Label, Split-tattoo Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of the 670nm Picosecond Laser Versus the 755 nm Picosecond Laser for Tattoo Removal
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Tattoo Removal
Lead sponsor: Cutera Inc.
Sponsor class: INDUSTRY
First posted: 2016-09-23
Enrollment: 11
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 65
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: Study to evaluate safety and efficacy of treatment with the investigational Cutera enlighten laser for tattoo removal as compared to treatment with the Cynosure PicoSure laser

Detailed description: This is an open-label, split-tattoo, single-center prospective, comparison study in up to 20 male or female subjects, age 18 to 65 years, who desire laser removal of a tattoo containing single or multi-color ink. Subjects will receive laser treatments, and will be followed at 6 weeks.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Female or Male, 18 to 65 years of age (inclusive).
* Fitzpatrick Skin Type I - VI.
* Target tattoo contains single or multi-color ink.
* Subject must be able to read, understand and sign the Informed Consent Form.
* Must be willing and able to adhere to the treatment and follow-up schedule and post-treatment care instructions.
* Wiling to cover tattoos with a bandage or clothing; and/or have very limited sun exposure and use an approved sunscreen of SPF 50 or higher on the treated area starting 2 to 4 weeks before the treatment and/or every day for the duration of the study, including the follow-up period.
* Willing to have digital photographs taken of the treatment area and agree to use of photographs for presentation, educational or marketing purposes.
* Agree to not undergo any other procedure(s) for tattoo removal during the study (as applicable).
* Post-menopausal or surgically sterilized, or using a medically acceptable form of birth control at least 3 months prior to enrollment and during the entire course of the study, and no plans to become pregnant for the duration of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participation in a clinical trial of a drug or another device in the target area during the study.
* Target tattoo contains only black ink.
* History of allergic reaction to pigments following tattooing.
* History of allergy to local anesthetics.
* History of allergy to topical antibiotics.
* History of malignant tumors in the target area.
* Skin abnormalities in the target area, e.g., cuts, scrapes, wounds, scars, large moles.
* Pregnant and/or breastfeeding.
* Having an infection, dermatitis or a rash in the treatment area.
* Significant concurrent illness, such as diabetes mellitus or cardiovascular disease, e.g., uncontrolled hypertension.
* Suffering from coagulation disorders or taking prescription anticoagulation medications.
* History of keloid scarring, hypertrophic scarring or of abnormal wound healing.
* History of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders or currently using immunosuppressive medications.
* History of vitiligo, eczema, or psoriasis.
* History of connective tissue disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus or scleroderma.
* History of seizure disorders due to light.
* Any use of medication that is known to increase sensitivity to light according to Investigator's discretion.
* History of disease stimulated by heat, such as recurrent herpes simplex and/or herpes zoster (shingles) in the treatment area, unless treatment is conducted following a prophylactic regimen
* History of radiation to the treatment area or undergoing systemic chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer.
* History of pigmentary disorders, particularly tendency for hyper- or hypo-pigmentation.
* Systemic use of corticosteroid or isotretinoin within 6 months of study participation.
* Anytime in life, having have used gold therapy (gold salts) for disorders such as rheumatologic disease or lupus.
* Excessively tanned in areas to be treated or unable/unlikely to refrain from tanning during the study.
* Current smoker or history of smoking within 6 months of study participation.
* As per the Investigator's discretion, any physical or mental condition which might make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Degree of Tattoo Clearing as Assessed by the Investigator (Physician's Global Assessment of Improvement)
timeFrame: 6 weeks post-final treatment, an average of 8 months from baseline
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Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Jacksonville Beach
country: United States
facility: Laser Skin Solutions Jacksonville
state: Florida
Study officials:
affiliation: Laser Skin Solutions Jacksonville
name: Jill Lezaic, DO
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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