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NCT02318654
PHASE4

Ice Versus EMLA for Pain in Laser Hair Removal

Sponsor: Northwestern University

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Summary

The primary objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of ice pack to topical eutectic mixture of local anesthesia (EMLA) for pain control in diode 810 nm laser axillary hair removal. This study is a pilot study designed to determine feasibility of these procedures.

Official title: Comparing the Efficacy of Ice Pack Versus Topical EMLA for Pain Control in Laser Axillary Hair Removal: A Randomized Control Trial

Key Details

Gender

FEMALE

Age Range

18 Years - 65 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

30

Start Date

2014-12-30

Completion Date

2025-12

Last Updated

2025-01-31

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Ice Pack

Subjects will have 600 grams of ice in clear plastic bag size 18 x 23 cm applied to the randomized axilla for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the ice pack will be removed and laser hair treatment will be performed.

DRUG

Topical EMLA cream

Topical EMLA will be applied approximately 2 mm thick to the randomized axilla with a wooden tongue depressor wrapped with impermeable plastic occlusion dressing for 60 minutes. After 60 minutes, the drug will be removed with regular gauze and saline and laser hair treatment will be performed.

Locations (1)

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, United States