Status:

COMPLETED

Infrared and Broadband Light for Skin Aging

Lead Sponsor:

Stanford University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Sciton

Conditions:

Aging

Eligibility:

FEMALE

55+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In this exploratory study, we hope to learn if treatment of broadband light with infrared light can alter the molecular pathways associated with aging. Secondary exploratory objective is to see if the...

Detailed Description

Studies in model organisms suggest that aged cells can be functionally rejuvenated, but whether this concept applies to human skin is unclear. Recently, we applied 3'-end sequencing for expression qua...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 1\. Female 2. Age 55 years or older (total 6) 3. Fitzpatrick skin type 2-3 4. Photo-aging at least moderate on the extensor forearms

Exclusion

  • 1\. Unable to understand and sign informed consent form 2. Unable to comply with study procedures 3. Pregnant or lactating 4. Prior treatment to forearms including topical retinoid, laser treatment, photodynamic treatment, prescription topical agents x 1 month 5. Active skin conditions that precluding treatment including zoster, blistering skin disease, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, abnormal scarring, skin cancer in the area of study treatment 6. Currently on hormone based therapy (both systemic and topical)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 20 2016

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 20 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

5 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03243981

Start Date

November 20 2016

End Date

June 20 2017

Last Update

October 1 2019

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Stanford University

Redwood City, California, United States, 94063