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CompletedNCT00761878Updated Jul 7, 2009

Evaluation of the PlasmaJet Neutral Argon Plasma System to Treat Skin Ageing

An interventional study of Exposure to plasma energy in Skin Aging, sponsored by Plasma Surgical Inc. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2009-07-07.

Sponsored by Plasma Surgical Inc · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
35
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the comparative effects of the PlasmaJet neutral argon plasma system and the Rhytec Portrait PRS nitrogen plasma system in the treatment of aging facial skin

02

Conditions studied

  • Skin Aging

Keywords

  • Skin aging
  • Skin wrinkling
03

In context

Lead sponsor

Plasma Surgical Inc is the lead sponsor of 2 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • request for treatment to improve facial skin

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • pregnancy
  • history of HIV infection
  • autoimmune or connective tissue disorder
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
35 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    Skin treatment

    Procedure: Exposure to plasma energy

Interventions

  • ProcedureExposure to plasma energy

    Non-invasive exposure to pulsed plasma to the unbroken skin over half of the facial area

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Assessment of skin appearance and condition by photography and digital image analysis

    Time frame: At intervals for up to 12 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Assessment of skin condition and dermal architecture by ultrasound imaging

    Time frame: At intervals for up to 12 months

  2. Assessment of skin elasticity by non-invasive means

    Time frame: At intervals for up to 12 months

  3. Assessment of pain during treatment

    Time frame: During treatment

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Study locations

1 site
  • Denis F Branson MD
    Fayetteville, New York 13066, United States
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jul 7, 2009, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00761878
Lead sponsor
Plasma Surgical Inc
First posted
Sep 30, 2008
Start date
Dec 2007
Primary completion
Jun 2009
Completion
Jun 2009
Last update
Jul 7, 2009

Study contacts

Denis F Branson, MD
principal investigator · Denis F Branson MD

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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