Study of a Novel Microlens Array Device for Skin Rejuvenation

Wrinkles Clinical Trial

Official title:

A Single-Center, Open-Label Pilot Study of a Novel Microlens Array Device for Skin Rejuvenation

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT02888626
• Other study ID #: C-16-ML01
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 2016
• Est. completion date: February 6, 2017

Study information

• Verified date: July 2023
• Source: Cutera Inc.
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

A single-center prospective, open-label uncontrolled pilot study. Subjects will receive laser treatments and will be followed at 12 weeks post-final treatment.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 7
• Est. completion date: February 6, 2017
• Est. primary completion date: February 6, 2017
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 20 Years to 75 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female or Male, 20 to 75 years of age (inclusive). Fitzpatrick Skin Type I - VI.
• Desires photo-rejuvenation of the skin or improvement in the appearance of acne scarring.
• Subject has visible signs of acne scarring or moderate sun-damaged and/or aging skin in the treatment area with visible areas of fine rhytides, pigmentation, erythema or telangiectasia.
• 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.
• Willing to have very limited sun exposure and use an approved sunscreen of SPF 50 or higher on the treatment area 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), including injectable agents, for skin rejuvenation during the study and has no intention of having such procedures performed during the course of the study.
• 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.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participation in a clinical trial of another drug, or device administered to the target area, within 6 months prior to enrollment or during the study.
• Any type of prior cosmetic treatment to the target area within 6 months of study participation, such as laser or light-based procedures or surgery.
• Prior injection of botulinum toxin, collagen, hyaluronic acid filler or other dermal filler within 6 months of study participation.
• 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 retinoid, such as isotretinoin, or corticosteroid, as applicable, within 6 months of study participation.
• Topical use of retinoid, such as isotretinoin, corticosteroid or hydroquinone, as applicable, on the treatment area within 1 month of 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.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Scars
• Wrinkles

Intervention

Device:
• Microlens Array
Treatment with Cutera Microlens Array Device used with the enlighten™ 532nm /1064nm/670nm laser

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Cutera Research Center	Brisbane	California

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Cutera Inc.

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Physician's Global Assessment of Improvement	Degree of improvement at 12 weeks post-final treatment as assessed by the Investigator.; Higher scores indicate better outcomes 3= Very significant Improvement 2= Significant Improvement; 1= Moderate Improvement 0= Mild or No Improvement	12 weeks post final treatment