Comparing Intense Pulsed Light and Diode Laser for Hair Removal
Hair Removal by Intense Pulsed Light Versus Diode Laser: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
This study is testing which hair removal method, Intense Pulsed Light or Diode Laser, works better for women in the underarm area after a series of treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 62 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Nove de Julho Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (São Paulo, SP and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06179186 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of two hair removal techniques, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Diode Laser, specifically in the underarm area of women. Participants will undergo four treatment sessions, one month apart, followed by evaluations at 30 days and 6 months post-treatment. The study will assess hair density, thickness, pain levels during procedures, and overall satisfaction and quality of life before and after the treatments. The goal is to determine which method provides better long-term results in hair removal.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18 and older with dark hair in the axillary region and Fitzpatrick skin phototype I to IV.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions affecting hair production or those who have recently used certain medications or hair removal methods may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the most effective hair removal method, enhancing patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying success with both IPL and Diode Laser techniques, but this specific comparative approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients, * aged 18 and older, * with a complaint of hair in the axillary region, * Fitzpatrick skin phototype I to IV, * presenting dark hair Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have used medications that alter hair production, * Patients who have used medications that are photosensitizing, * Patients who have used isotretinoin or vitamin A-synthesized acids, antibiotics such as tetracycline, * Patients using anticoagulant * Patients with vitiligo or epilepsy, * Pregnant or lactating individuals, * those with active herpes, * Patient with history of tumors, * Patient with axillary scarring (hyper or hypotrophic), * Patient who have used another method of hair removal involving complete hair removal by pulling with a minimum period of 30 days from the date of the initial assessment, or have used another laser hair removal method in the treatment area, * Immunocompromised patients, * Patients with sun-sensitive skin with inflammation, * Individuals with psoriasis, * Patients with tattoos on the application site, * Patients who have undergone ovary removal or have reached menopause
Where this trial is running
São Paulo, SP and 1 other locations
- Universidade Nove de Julho — São Paulo, Sp, Brazil (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Ambulatório Universidade Nove de Julho — São Paulo, Sp, Brazil (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Renata Taylor
- Email: renatataylor@uni9.edu.br
- Phone: +5511930902810
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.