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Image Guided Targeted Photoablation for the Treatment of Localized Hyperhidrosis
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
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
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