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This is a pilot study to evaluate the effect of the 1550 nm fractional erbium-glass laser in patients with nonscarring alopecias. Participants currently living in the Chicago metropolitan area and meet inclusion/exclusion criteria will be considered for enrollment. Participants will receive 5 sessions of laser, 30 days apart, to the area of alopecia on the scalp. Follow-up is at 150 days.
This study was a pilot study designed to determine feasibility of this procedure.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraxel laser | Other |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fractional erbium-glass 1550 nm laser | Device | The fractional erbium-glass 1550 nm laser will be applied to the previously 100 cm2 determined area of the scalp with the following parameters: 5-10 mm tip, 5-10 mJ, pulse energy 500-1500 MTZ/cm2 density, one to twopasses, static mode. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical change of alopecia from baseline to 150 days. | Outcome assessors will measure clinical change using the Jaeschke scale, a 15 point scale that describes how worse or better the condition is. | Baseline and 150 Days |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Murad Alam, MD | Northwestern University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Northwestern University Department of Dermatology | Chicago | Illinois | 60611 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000505 | Alopecia |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007039 | Hypotrichosis |
| D006201 | Hair Diseases |
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D007834 | Lasers |
| ID | Term |
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| D055096 | Optical Devices |
| D004864 | Equipment and Supplies |
| D055618 | Radiation Equipment and Supplies |
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| D020763 |
| Pathological Conditions, Anatomical |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |