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Study NCT ID:
NCT00638651
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2018-03-22
First Post:
2008-03-12
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
True
Brief Title:
Topical Imiquimod in Conjunction With Nd:YAG Laser for Tattoo Removal
Sponsor:
University of Miami
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Topical Imiquimod in Conjunction With Nd:YAG Laser for Tattoo Removal
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2018-02
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of tattoo removal using topical imiquimod, 5% cream in conjunction with the 1064nm Nd:YAG laser. This procedure for tattoo removal will be compared to a laser removal alone.
Detailed Description:
Inclusion criteria includes: patients of both genders with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV who are 18-65 years of age and who has 2 tattoos from 2 to 10 cm in diameter, of similar age which contains black and/or blue ink in areas that can be covered. Exclusion criteria includes: tattoos in chronically sun exposed areas, larger than 25 cm2,pregnancy,breast feeding state, immunosuppressed patients, history of autoimmune or connective tissue disorders, hypersensitivity to imiquimod, active sunburn, current tan, use of coumadin, aspirin , vitamin E or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents for the past 10 days.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: