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NCT00509977 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Study of Light Treatment and Laser Treatment for Melasma
A NA study, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 17
- Enrollment target
NCT00509977: Completed NA study, sponsored by Northwestern University.
NCT00509977 is a NA study that has completed, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 17 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00509977, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 17 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of light treatment and laser treatment for melasma. These treatment options have not been thoroughly explored in the treatment of melasma. By studying the effect of different treatments, a better treatment plan may be developed for people with melasma.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Laser Treatment
- PROCEDURE Light Treatment
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 17 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2009-09 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00509977 record still lists
NCT00509977 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 17 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Laser Treatment is the first listed.
NCT00509977 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00509977 about?
NCT00509977 is a clinical study titled "Study of Light Treatment and Laser Treatment for Melasma". The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of light treatment and laser treatment for melasma. These treatment options have not been thoroughly explored in the treatment of melasma. By studying the effect of different treatments, a better treatment plan may be developed for people with m...
What is the current status of trial NCT00509977?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 17 participants. The study started on 2007-04. Estimated completion is 2009-09.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00509977?
The interventions under investigation include: Laser Treatment (PROCEDURE), Light Treatment (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00509977?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00509977's enrollment target sits among peer trials
17 1871st of 2000 higher than 130 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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