One laser, many skin fixes? trial tests 1550nm device on scars and wrinkles
NCT ID NCT06868615
First seen Sep 15, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers are testing a 1550nm non-ablative fractional laser on adults with skin concerns such as acne scars, wrinkles, and dark spots. The trial enrolls about 200 people aged 18 to 70. Participants receive laser treatment, then answer questionnaires about their experience. Dermatologists also review before and after photos to judge improvement and track side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 1550nm non-ablative fractional laser
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a single device option for several skin concerns, from acne scars to wrinkles and dark spots.
- What could go wrong
- This is a general-use study collecting patient feedback, not a controlled comparison. Results may not show clear improvement, and laser treatment can cause redness, swelling, or pigment changes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female subjects between 18 to 70 years of age. 2. Dermatologic condition that can be addressed by the laser, including but not limited to: 1. Wrinkles 2. Scars 3. Acne Scars 4. Active Acne 5. Dyschromia 6. Cutaneous Lesions such as Age or Sun Spots 7. Melasma 8. Laxity 3. Willingness to have digital photographs taken of treatment area(s) and agreement with use of photographs for presentation, educational, or marketing purposes. 4. Willingness to comply with the following during the study, including the follow-up period: 1. maintain consistent skin care regimen on treated areas. 2. cover treated areas or have very limited sun exposure and, if requested, use an approved sunscreen of SPF 50 or higher. 3. refrain from using systemic corticosteroids, according to Investigator discretion. 4. refrain from using topical corticosteroids, retinoids, or prescription skin-lightening medications on the treated areas, according to Investigator discretion. 5. refrain from any other procedures in the treatment areas. 5. Willingness and ability to comply with study instructions and return for required visits. 6. Subject has read and signed a written informed consent form. 7. Subject lives within 50 miles of study site. 8. Willingness to shave hair in intended treatment area Exclusion Criteria: 1. Skin pathology or condition that could interfere with evaluation of the study procedure, e.g., 2. Systemic treatment prescribed within previous 6 months (e.g., oral medication such as isotretinoin) 3. Surgical treatment in the target areas within previous 6 months (e.g., laser surgery) 4. Active vitiligo, psoriasis, or eczema in the treatment area 5. Injection of dermal filler in the target areas within previous 1 month (e.g., collagen, hyaluronic acid filler) 6. Cosmetic procedures in the target areas within prior 3 months (e.g., laser, microdermabrasion, skin peel) 7. Topical treatment applied to target areas within the previous 1 month or according to Investigator discretion. 8. Active suntan and unable or unlikely to refrain from tanning within the follow-up period. 9. Artificial tanning in the target areas within the previous 1 month (e.g., spray, lotion, tanning bed) or intention to use artificial tanning within the follow-up period. 10. Active localized or systemic infection, or an open wound in area being treated. 11. Lesions in the treatment areas suspicious for malignancy (skin cancer, melanoma) 12. History of abnormal wound healing or abnormal scarring (e.g., hypertrophic or keloid) 13. History of connective tissue disease, such as lupus or scleroderma. 14. Any use of medication that is known to increase sensitivity to light according to Investigator's discretion (e.g., topicals that produce sensitivity to light may be used in areas other than the target area). 15. History of gold therapy. 16. History of disease stimulated by heat, such as recurrent herpes simplex or herpes zoster (shingles) in the treatment area, unless treatment is conducted following a prophylactic regimen. 17. History of radiation to the treatment area or currently undergoing systemic chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer. 18. For Female: Pregnancy or lactation, or intent to become pregnant within the study period. 19. Significant uncontrolled concurrent illness, such as diabetes mellitus or cardiovascular disease, e.g., uncontrolled hypertension. 20. History of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorder or currently using immunosuppressive medications. 21. Current enrollment in a clinical study of any other unapproved investigational drug or device 22. Any other condition or laboratory value that would, in the professional opinion of the investigator, potentially affect response or participation in this clinical study, or would pose an unacceptable risk to the subject.
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Conditions
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Contact
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Locations
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AVAVA, Inc.
RECRUITINGWaltham, Massachusetts, 02451, United States
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