Proof of Concept (POC) Study of the Soliton's Acoustic Scar Reduction (ASR) Treatment for the Treatment of Keloid Scar
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
To evaluate the safety, and efficacy of the ASR device for the temporary improvement in the appearance of a keloids.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
To evaluate the safety, and efficacy of the ASR device for the temporary improvement in the appearance of a keloids. To demonstrate improvement in the keloid scars, without unexpected adverse events (UAEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) directly attributable to the ASR device or treatment.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: ASR Treatment Single and/or multi-treatment ASR device applied to the keloid scar for a period of 2 minutes for each 3 cm. |
Device: Soliton's Acoustic Scar Reduction (SAR)
Treatment of keloid scars for the temporary improvement in appearance.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Procedure Safety [12 weeks]
The safety endpoint will be met if all treated participants are free from unexpected adverse events and serious adverse events directly attributable to the ASR device or treatment.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Treatement Tolerability [12 weeks]
ASR treatment tolerability will be met if the average pain measure using a 0-10 pain scale across all treated Participants is < 8.0.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Male or female older than 18 at the screening visit;
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The participant is healthy, as determined by the investigator based on a medical evaluation including medical history;
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The participant has a keloid that is easily delineated photographically located on the chest, back, trunk or upper arms and legs.
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Keloid size greater than 1 cm and less than 8 cm in length, with a height of at least 2 mm.
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Keloids less than 5 years old
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Body Mass Index (B.M.I.) is > 20
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Participant is willing to not undergo any other keloid treatments for a period of 12 months following ASR treatment.
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Participant is willing to participate in study and adhere to follow-up schedule.
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Participant is able to read and comprehend English or Spanish.
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Participant has completed the Informed Consent Form.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Participant had treatments, including topical steroids, to the keloid being treated in the study in the prior 12 months.
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Participant is unwilling to have research photos taken of treatment areas in the presence of Sponsor's researchers.
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Participant is unwilling to have ASR treatment provided in the presence of Sponsor's researchers.
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Participant is pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the duration of the study.
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Metal or plastic implants near the area of the treatment (vascular stent, plates and screws, chest wires, hips, elbows, knees, etc.).
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Active electronic implants such as pacemakers, defibrillators, cochlear implants, nerve/brain stimulators, drug pump, etc.
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Medical disorder that would hinder the wound healing or immune response (no blood disorder, etc.).
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History of coagulopathy(ies) and/or on anticoagulant medication.
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Skin disorders (skin infections or rashes, extensive scarring, psoriasis, etc.) in the treatment area.
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Current smoker.
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Any surgical procedure in the prior 3 months, or planned during the duration of the study.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Clear Dermatology and Aesthetics Center | Scottsdale | Arizona | United States | 85255 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Soliton
- Emergent Clinical Consulting, LLC
Investigators
- Study Director: Christopher Capelli, MD, Soliton, Inc.
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- Soliton 2019-001