Oral Tranexamic Acid and Laser for Treatment of Melasma
Status unconfirmed · Phase 4
Conditions studied: Melasma
In brief
Tranexamic acid and 1927 diode laser non-ablative fractionated laser for the treatment of Melasma.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03686787
- Run by
- Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York
- People needed
- 32
- Starts
- 2018-10-01
- Expected to finish
- 2019-10-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2018-09-27
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age 18 to 50 Skin types I through VI (all skin types) Moderate or severe melasma
You may not qualify if…
- Pregnant or nursing women Current use of hormonal birth control medication or any hormonal therapy Use of topical steroids within 1 month of study enrollment Use of topical hydroquinone within 3 months of study enrollment History of laser or dermabrasion to the face within 6 months of study enrollment Regular use of tanning parlors Occupation involving primarily outdoor activities Current treatment with blood thinning medications History of thrombosis or thrombophilia History of thromboembolic disease, such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and/or cerebral thrombosis Family history of thromboembolic disease History of stroke History of >2 spontaneous abortions History of kidney dysfunction History of cancer Smoking Significant cardiovascular or respiratory disease (end-stage congestive heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) History of subarachnoid hemorrhage History of acquired disturbances of color vision Known allergy to tranexamic acid As per the investigator's discretion, any physical or mental condition which might make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study
Where it is running
- Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York — New York, New York, United States (enrolling)
- Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center — Houston, Texas, United States (enrolling)
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