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NCT04178161
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Image Guided Targeted Photoablation for the Treatment of Localized Hyperhidrosis

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

Hyperhidrosis is a condition in which sweating is in excess of that required for normal regulation of body temperature. Commonly affected areas in primary hyperhidrosis include axillae, palms and soles. Secondary hyperhidrosis can affect scalp, face, neck, back, groin and legs. Hyperhidrosis can negatively impact, employment, relationships, or other aspects of quality of life. The investigators propose to investigate the use of a unique image-guided laser to specifically ablate eccrine sweat glands.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 65 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

2

Start Date

2016-09-01

Completion Date

2021-05-01

Last Updated

2026-06-26

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

Laser treatment

Iontophoresis of methylene blue is used to identify the sweat glands. An image guided fractional erbium laser is used to specifically target these glands for ablation.

Locations (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital - Wellman Center for Photomedicine

Boston, Massachusetts, United States