Evaluation of the Cutera Enlighten™ Laser With Micro-Lens Array (MLA) Handpiece Attachment



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Acne, Acne
Therapuetic Areas:Dermatology / Plastic Surgery
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 65
Updated:2/15/2018
Start Date:August 15, 2017
End Date:December 2018
Contact:Michaela Bell
Email:mbell@cutera.com
Phone:415-657-5722

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Open-label, Prospective, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Cutera Enlighten™ Laser and a Micro-Lens Array Handpiece Attachment for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Acne Scars

The purpose of this pivotal investigation is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the
Cutera enlighten multi-wavelength 532 nm and 1064 nm Nd:YAG picosecond pulse duration laser
and an investigational micro-lens array (MLA) handpiece attachment for improvement of
moderate to severe acne scars.

This is an open-label, prospective, multicenter, pivotal study in approximately 15 male or
female subjects, age 18 to 65 years who desire laser treatment for the improvement of
moderate to severe acne scars. Subjects will receive up to 6 laser treatments, spaced 6 weeks
(± 2 weeks) apart with the Cutera enlighten laser with the Micro-Lens Array handpiece
attachment. Subjects may undergo a 2mm punch biopsy before, immediately after and up to 72
hours after treatment. Subjects will be contacted by phone 7 days (± 2 days) after their
first treatment for follow-up. Subjects will return to the site after all study treatments
have been delivered for two follow-up visits: 6 and 12 weeks (± 2 weeks) following their
final study treatment and may receive a biopsy per Investigator discretion either at one of
these visits or 3 months post initial treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subject must be able to read, understand and sign the Informed Consent Form.

2. Female or Male, 18 to 65 years of age (inclusive).

3. Fitzpatrick Skin Type I - VI (Appendix 6).

4. Subject desires treatment for acne scars and wishes to undergo laser treatments for
improvement.

5. Subject has bilateral moderate to severe signs of facial acne scarring.

6. Must be willing to have Cutera enlighten laser with the Micro-Lens Array handpiece
attachment treatments and able to adhere to the treatments, follow-up visit schedule,
and post-treatment care instructions.

7. Willing to have very limited sun exposure and use sunscreen on the treatment area
every day for the duration of the study, including the follow-up period.

8. Willing to have digital photographs taken of the treatment area and agree to use of
photographs for presentation (educational and/or marketing), publications, and any
additional marketing purposes.

9. Agree to not undergo any other procedure(s) or treatment(s) for acne scars during the
study and has no intention of having such procedures performed during the course of
the study.

10. For female subjects: not pregnant or lactating and is either post-menopausal,
surgically sterilized, or using a medically acceptable form of birth control at least
3 months prior to enrollment and during the entire course of the study.,

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Participation in a clinical trial of another drug, or device administered to the
treatment area, within 6 months prior to enrollment or during the study.

2. Any type of prior cosmetic treatment to the target area within 6 months of study
participation, such as laser procedures, facial fillers, i.e. (Bellafill) and those
used for general aesthetic correction, facial peel, lightening creams, or facial
surgery.

3. Use of prescription topicals in the treatment area within one month prior to treatment
or use of topical agents one week prior to treatment that may cause facial
sensitivity.

4. Suffering from significant skin conditions in the treated areas or inflammatory skin
conditions, including but not limited to, open lacerations or abrasions, hidradenitis,
rash, infection , or dermatitis of the treatment area prior to treatment (duration of
resolution as per the Investigator's discretion).

5. Pregnant and/or breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.

6. Significant concurrent illness, such as diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression/immune
deficiency disorders (including HIV infection or AIDS) or using immunosuppressive
medication.

7. Hypersensitivity to light exposure.

8. Any use of medication that is known to increase sensitivity to light according to the
Investigator's discretion.

9. History of keloid scarring, hypertrophic scarring or abnormal wound healing or prone
to bruising.

10. Has a history of squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma in the treatment area.

11. History of epidermal or dermal disorders (particularly if involving collagen or
microvascularity), including collagen vascular disease or vasculitic disorders.

12. A history or active skin condition that in the opinion of the Investigator may
interfere/confound with the treatment.

13. History of connective tissue disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus or
scleroderma.

14. History of disease stimulated by heat, such as recurrent herpes simplex and/or herpes
zoster (shingles) in the treatment area, unless treatment is conducted following a
prophylactic regimen.

15. History of pigmentary disorders, particularly tendency for hyper- or
hypo-pigmentation, or any that are considered not acceptable by the study
investigator.

16. Has used oral isotretinoin (Accutane or therapeutic vitamin A supplements of ≥ 10,000
units per day) within 12 months of initial treatment or plans on using during the
course of the study (note: skin must regain its normal degree of moisture prior to
treatment, e.g. lack of noticeable skin flaking and peeling).

17. Excessively tanned or active sun tan in facial area to be treated, or unable/unlikely
to refrain from tanning during the study.

18. Excessive facial hair in the area to be treated (beards, sideburns, and/or moustache,)
that would interfere with diagnosis, assessment, and treatment.

19. As per the Investigator's discretion, any physical or mental condition which might
make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study, including excessive
alcohol or drug abuses, or a condition that would compromise the subject's ability to
comply with the study requirements.
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