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WithdrawnNCT02536092Updated Jan 26, 2023

A Prospective Multi-Center Study of a Novel Dual-Wavelength Laser for Hair Removal

An interventional study of 755nm and 1064nm Nd:YAG laser in Hypertrichosis, sponsored by Cutera Inc.. Withdrawn at 2 sites in Canada. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-01-26.

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

Why this study was withdrawn
Sponsor terminated study
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
0
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Cutera excel HR dual wavelength 755nm Alexandrite and 1064nm Nd:YAG laser for hair removal.

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This is a multi-center prospective, open-label, uncontrolled multi-center study of up to 50 male or female subjects, age 18 to 65 years, who desire laser hair removal. Subjects will receive 6 hair removal treatments, spaced 8 weeks apart, and will be followed at 12 weeks post-final treatment.

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Conditions studied

  • Hypertrichosis
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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 65 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  • Female or Male, 18 to 65 years of age (inclusive).
  • Fitzpatrick Skin Type I - VI (Appendix 3).
  • Subject has black or dark brown unwanted hair.
  • 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 refrain from shaving the treatment area for 5 days prior to each study visit.
  • Willing to have digital photographs taken of the treatment area and agree to use of photographs for presentation, educational or marketing purposes.
  • Must agree not to use hair removal products, such as topical chemical depilatories, or undergo any other hair removal procedure during the study, such as other laser and light therapies or waxing.
  • Willing to refrain from excess sun exposure and willing to wear sunscreen on the treatment area during the study (including the follow-up period).
  • Be in good health, as determined by the Investigator.
  • 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

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participation in a clinical trial of another device or drug within 6 months prior to enrollment or during the study.
  • Had any type of professional hair removal procedure, such as laser, light-based, RF or electrolysis, in the treatment area within 12 months of study participation.
  • Had other epilation treatment, such as waxing or mechanical epilator, in the treatment area within 6 months of study participation.
  • Subject shows signs of actinic bronzing or recent tanning in the treatment area, and unable/unlikely to refrain from tanning during the study
  • History of malignant tumors in the target area.
  • 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.
  • Currently using immunosuppressive medications or history of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorder, such as psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, 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 corticosteroid or isotretinoin within 6 months of study 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.
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Study design

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

Study arms

  • Experimental
    755nm and 1064nm Nd:YAG laser

    755nm and 1064nm Nd:YAG laser

    Device: 755nm and 1064nm Nd:YAG laser

Interventions

  • Device755nm and 1064nm Nd:YAG laser

    Dual wavelength 755nm and 1064nm Nd:YAG laser

    Also known as: Excel HR

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Physician's Global Assessment

    Percentage of hair reduction

    Time frame: 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Incidence and severity of adverse device effects

    Assessment of ADEs immediately following each laser treatment and at the final follow-up visit

    Time frame: 12 weeks

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Study locations

2 sites
  • Lezara Laser & Vein Care
    Squamish, British Columbia V5B0C1, Canada
  • Body Bar Laser Clinic/Academy
    Surrey, British Columbia V4P1B7, Canada
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No — Study terminated

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jan 26, 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
NCT02536092
Lead sponsor
Cutera Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Aug 31, 2015
Start date
Sep 2015
Primary completion
Dec 2016
Completion
Dec 2016
Last update
Jan 26, 2023

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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