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Clinical and Histological Evaluation of the Picosure 755nm Laser With Cap Array for Facial Rejuvenation

An interventional study of 755nm Laser with Cap Array in Facial Rejuvenation, sponsored by Cynosure, Inc.. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-01-20.

Sponsored by Cynosure, Inc. · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
27
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to assess treatment of facial rejuvenation using the standard hand piece and a Lens Array for the 755nm Alexandrite laser.

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Conditions studied

  • Facial Rejuvenation

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In context

Facies

217 studies on the registry are indexed under Facies; 35 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 27 is below the median of 40 across 161 interventional studies indexed under Facies.

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Lead sponsor

Cynosure, Inc. is the lead sponsor of 52 studies on the registry; 2 are open to participants now.

Of its 21 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 16 (76%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  1. Is a healthy male or female between 18 and 65 years old
  2. Is willing to consent to participate in the study.
  3. Is willing to comply with all requirements of the study including biopsies, being photographed, following post treatment care and attending all treatment and follow up visits.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. The subject is female and pregnant, has been pregnant within the last 3 months, is currently breast feeding or planning a pregnancy during the study period.
  2. The subject is hypersensitive to light exposure OR takes photo sensitized medication.
  3. The subject has active or localized systemic infections.
  4. The subject has a coagulation disorder or is currently using anti-coagulation medication (including but not limited to heavy aspirin therapy {greater than 81 mg per day}).
  5. The subject has any condition which, in the investigator's opinion, would make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this research study.
  6. The subject is currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device trial, or has received an investigational drug or been treated with an investigational device within 3 months prior to entering this study.
  7. The subject has used Accutane within 6 months prior to enrollment.
  8. The subject has the need to be exposed to artificial tanning devices or excessive sunlight during the trial.
  9. The subject has had prior treatment with parenteral gold therapy (gold sodium thiomalate).
  10. The subject has a history of keloids.
  11. The subject has evidence of compromised wound healing.
  12. The subject has a history of squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma.
  13. The subject has a history of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders (including HIV infection or AIDS) or use of immunosuppressive medications.
  14. The subject has an allergy to lidocaine and epinephrine.
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Study design

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

Study arms

  • Experimental
    755nm Alexandrite laser with cap array

    Device: 755nm Laser with Cap Array

Interventions

  • Device755nm Laser with Cap Array
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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes in Facial Scarring Score

    Physicians will examine the subjects' facial scarring using the Physician Global Scarring Grading (PGSG) scale. This scale counts and types scars by tallying up of the number and severity of the scars according to an organized grading system, where 0 is the lowest point value and represents no scarring. The theoretical highest score possible is an 84. The change in the score from the baseline to the follow up was collected. A negative change indicates a decrease in points (which indicates improvement).

    Time frame: Baseline and 3 months post last treatment

  2. Photodamage Score Change

    The photodamage is assessed by examining fine wrinkles, mottled hyperpigmentation, and overall integrated assessment of photodamage. These 3 categories are broken down into their own scales of 0 to 4 based on severity. 0 indicates none, 1 indicates minimal, 2 indicates mild, 3 indicates moderate, and 4 indicates severe. The total points from all 3 categories added up will range from 0 to 12, where 12 is the most photodamage possible. A decrease in score indicates less photodamage.

    Time frame: Baseline and 3 months post last treatment

  3. Number of Participants With Signs of New Collagen Generations

    Subjects will have one 3mm punch biopsy obtained pretreatment from an inconspicuous area and subsequent biopsies at one or any of the following visits after treatment. Pathologies will be provided by pathologists who are able to determine any developments of dermal mucus, dermal elastic fibers, or changes in collagen III. An increase in any of these categories corresponds with skin rejuvenation.

    Time frame: 3 months post last treatment

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Results

Posted Jan 20, 2021

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
Milestone755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Acne755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Photodamage755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Biopsy
Started11124
Completed6114
Not completed510

Outcome measures

PrimaryChanges in Facial Scarring Score

Physicians will examine the subjects' facial scarring using the Physician Global Scarring Grading (PGSG) scale. This scale counts and types scars by tallying up of the number and severity of the scars according to an organized grading system, where 0 is the lowest point value and represents no scarring. The theoretical highest score possible is an 84. The change in the score from the baseline to the follow up was collected. A negative change indicates a decrease in points (which indicates improvement).

Time frame:
Baseline and 3 months post last treatment
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Changes in Facial Scarring Score
score on a scale755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Acne
Changes in Facial Scarring Score-.50 ± 1
PrimaryPhotodamage Score Change

The photodamage is assessed by examining fine wrinkles, mottled hyperpigmentation, and overall integrated assessment of photodamage. These 3 categories are broken down into their own scales of 0 to 4 based on severity. 0 indicates none, 1 indicates minimal, 2 indicates mild, 3 indicates moderate, and 4 indicates severe. The total points from all 3 categories added up will range from 0 to 12, where 12 is the most photodamage possible. A decrease in score indicates less photodamage.

Time frame:
Baseline and 3 months post last treatment
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Photodamage Score Change
score on a scale755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Photodamage
Photodamage Score Change-.363 ± 1.20
PrimaryNumber of Participants With Signs of New Collagen Generations

Subjects will have one 3mm punch biopsy obtained pretreatment from an inconspicuous area and subsequent biopsies at one or any of the following visits after treatment. Pathologies will be provided by pathologists who are able to determine any developments of dermal mucus, dermal elastic fibers, or changes in collagen III. An increase in any of these categories corresponds with skin rejuvenation.

Time frame:
3 months post last treatment
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Signs of New Collagen Generations
Participants755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Biopsy
dermal mucus increased2
dermal elastic fibers increased2
collagen III increased2

Adverse events

Collected over Adverse Events occurring will be captured and followed for study duration, approximately 13 months.. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Acne0/11 (0%)0/11 (0%)8/11 (72.7%)
755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Photodamage0/12 (0%)0/12 (0%)12/12 (100%)
755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Biopsy0/4 (0%)0/4 (0%)0/4 (0%)
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
Event755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Acne755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Photodamage755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Biopsy
rednessSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders8/1112/120/4
edemaSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders8/1112/120/4
Pinpoint BleedingSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders1/110/120/4
SwellingSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders1/110/120/4
Acne breakoutSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders1/110/120/4

Baseline characteristics

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Acne755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Photodamage755nm Laser With Cap Array- BiopsyTotal
<=18 years0000
Between 18 and 65 years1012325
>=65 years0011
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Acne755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Photodamage755nm Laser With Cap Array- BiopsyTotal
Female1012123
Male0033
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Acne755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Photodamage755nm Laser With Cap Array- BiopsyTotal
Race/Ethnicity — Caucasian49316
Race/Ethnicity — Hispanic4105
Race/Ethnicity — Asian2215
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Fitzpatrick Skin Type(Participants)755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Acne755nm Alexandrite Laser With Cap Array- Photodamage755nm Laser With Cap Array- BiopsyTotal
Fitzpatrick Skin Type I0000
Fitzpatrick Skin Type II2024
Fitzpatrick Skin Type III48113
Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV3418
Fitzpatrick Skin Type V0000
Fitzpatrick Skin Type VI0000
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Study locations

1 site
  • Dermatology and Laser Surgery
    Sacramento, California 95819, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Gupta V, Sharma VK. Skin typing: Fitzpatrick grading and others. Clin Dermatol. 2019 Sep-Oct;37(5):430-436. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2019.07.010. Epub 2019 Jul 17. PubMed 31896400 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jan 20, 2021, 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
NCT02107157
Lead sponsor
Cynosure, Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Apr 8, 2014
Start date
Jul 2013
Primary completion
Jun 2015
Completion
Jun 2015
Results posted
Jan 20, 2021
Last update
Jan 20, 2021

Study contacts

Patricia Krantz
study director · Cynosure, Inc.

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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