Clinical Trial: To Determine the Efficacy of a Laser Device for the Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: To Determine The Efficacy Of A 1320nm Nd: YAG Nonablative Laser For Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Brief Summary: A research study to determine the efficacy of a 1320 nm laser device for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa.

Detailed Summary:

Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic, scarring disease. The treatments available for this condition are not very effective and work only for some patients.

Recently, a 1320nm laser device has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of acne and facial rejuvenation. Given the positive results seen with the use of this laser in the treatment of acne it is reasonable to hypothesize that a similar effect may be seen with the treatment of Hidradenitis suppurativa.

The specific aim of the study is to determine the efficacy of this device for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa as it relates to the patient's established treatment.

The investigators are trying to determine the efficacy of a laser for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa.

Patients will:

  • be examined and interviewed
  • have photographs taken of the treatment site
  • have a 4mm punch biopsy performed
  • have wound culture swabs performed

Sponsor: University of California, Davis

Current Primary Outcome: A successful treatment is expected to improve the quality of life significantly by causing remission of disease. The data obtained from this study will also allow the development of laser-based treatment protocols for hidradenitis suppurativa. [ Time Frame: 1 year ]

Original Primary Outcome: A successful treatment is expected to improve the quality of your life significantly by causing remission of your disease. The data obtained from this study will also allow the development of laser based treatment protocols for hidradenitis suppurativa.

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Information By: University of California, Davis

Dates:
Date Received: August 19, 2006
Date Started: April 2005
Date Completion:
Last Updated: April 6, 2015
Last Verified: April 2015