The Efficacy of Laser Assisted Hair Removal in the Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae; a Pilot Study

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Clinical Trial

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT01548898
• Other study ID #: Nd-YAG laser in AKN
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 4
• First received: February 29, 2012
• Last updated: March 6, 2012
• Start date: January 2008
• Est. completion date: May 2010

Study information

• Verified date: March 2012
• Source: Cairo University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: Egypt: Cairo University
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Laser causes elimination and miniaturization of hair shafts that are the principal contributor to inflammation in Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN).

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 16
• Est. completion date: May 2010
• Est. primary completion date: May 2010
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: Both
• Age group: N/A and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients suffering from AKN

Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Acne Keloid
• Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

Intervention

Device:
• Nd-YAG laser
All patients received 5 sessions (4 weeks apart) of long pulsed nd-YAG laser assisted hair removal on the affected area, emitting 1064 nm, with a fluence of 35-45 J/cm2 and pulse duration 10-30 msec adjusted to skin type and hair thickness. Laser was applied to all papules and plaques.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
n/a

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Cairo University

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Global response to treatment		6 months	Yes
Secondary	Patient satisfaction		6 months	Yes