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CompletedNCT01057134Updated Sep 25, 2023Results posted

Ultrasound Device for Hair Removal

An interventional study of Cutera Ultrasound Device in Hair Removal, sponsored by Cutera Inc.. Completed. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 90 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-09-25.

Sponsored by Cutera Inc. · Interventional and Treatment

Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
10
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years to 90 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Cutera UHAIR ultrasound device for hair removal.

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Cutera UHAIR device for safety and efficacy for removal and long term reduction of unwanted hair on subjects with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV and dark (black or brown), red, and blonde colored hair.

At investigator's discretion, each subject will receive treatments and will be scheduled for follow-up visits after the final treatment. The treated area(s) will be photographed at each visit for analysis.

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Conditions studied

  • Hair Removal

Keywords

  • Hair Reduction Arm Leg
  • Unwanted hair
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In context

Lead sponsor

Cutera Inc. is the lead sponsor of 42 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Of its 19 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 19 (100%) have results posted.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 90 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

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Inclusion criteria

  • Male or female at least 18 years of age
  • Fitxpatrick skin type I-IV
  • Area with unwanted hair
  • Subject must be able to read, understand and sign the consent form
  • Subject must adhere to the follow-up schedule and study instruction

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Simultaneous participation in any other clinical study
  • Inability or unwillingness to follow the treatment schedule
  • Inability or unwillingness to sign the
  • Infection in the target area
  • Any disease or condition that could impair wound healing
  • History of keloid formation
  • History of malignant tumors in the target area
  • Skin abnormalities in the target area, e.g. cuts, scrapes, wounds, scars, large moles
  • History of hair removal in target area (light based or electrolysis)
  • Pregnant or lactating
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(1)

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Informed consent

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Study design

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

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Site treated with UHAIR

    The arm, calf, and thigh will be treated

    Device: Cutera Ultrasound Device

Interventions

  • DeviceCutera Ultrasound Device

    Pulse duration 10-100 ms, fluence greater or equal to 50 J/cm2, contact tip temperature 5-30 celsus, frequency 5-20 MHz.

    Also known as: UHAIR

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Reduction in Hair Count in the Treated Area

    Percent hair reduction 3 months post final treatment compared to baseline in the treated areas

    Time frame: baseline and 3 months post final treatment (up to 28 weeks)

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Results

Posted Sep 25, 2023

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneAll Study Participants
Started10
Completed9
Not completed1

Outcome measures

PrimaryReduction in Hair Count in the Treated Area

Percent hair reduction 3 months post final treatment compared to baseline in the treated areas

Time frame:
baseline and 3 months post final treatment (up to 28 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · percentage of hair reduction
Reduction in Hair Count in the Treated Area
percentage of hair reductionArmsCalfThigh
Reduction in Hair Count in the Treated Area13.1 ± 9.110.7 ± 9.918.7 ± 15.5

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
All Study Participants0/10 (0%)0/10 (0%)3/10 (30%)
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventAll Study Participants
BlisteringSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders2/10
DiscomfortSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders1/10
ErythemaSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders1/10

Baseline characteristics

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)All Study Participants
<=18 years0
Between 18 and 65 years10
>=65 years0
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)All Study Participants
Female7
Male3
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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Sep 25, 2023, 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
NCT01057134
Lead sponsor
Cutera Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jan 27, 2010
Start date
Mar 2010
Primary completion
Mar 2011
Completion
May 2011
Results posted
Sep 25, 2023
Last update
Sep 25, 2023

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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