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Study of Low Level Laser Therapy for Body Contouring
NCT00738426 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether green diode low level laser therapy is effective for body contouring of the waist, hips and thighs.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Sham device
- DEVICE Erchonia ML Scanner (MLS)
Study Locations (3)
Florida
- Douglas D. Dedo, MD, FACS — Palm Beach Gardens
Indiana
- Cosmetic Surgery — Marion
Michigan
- Dr. Gregory C. Roche — Bloomfield Hills
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 72 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-07 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00738426
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00738426 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 72 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Erchonia Corporation, which has 10 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Body Contouring appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Sham device is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00738426 reports 3 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Florida, Indiana, Michigan. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00738426 about?
NCT00738426 is a clinical study titled "Study of Low Level Laser Therapy for Body Contouring". The purpose of this study is to determine whether green diode low level laser therapy is effective for body contouring of the waist, hips and thighs.
What is the current status of trial NCT00738426?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 72 participants. The study started on 2007-10. Estimated completion is 2008-07.
What conditions does trial NCT00738426 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Body Contouring. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00738426?
The interventions under investigation include: Sham device (DEVICE), Erchonia ML Scanner (MLS) (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00738426?
This trial is sponsored by Erchonia Corporation, which has 10 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00738426 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Florida, Indiana, Michigan. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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