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enLighten Laser With MLA Handpiece for Treatment of Moderate and Severe Acne Scars
NCT03284333 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
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 acne scars.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE other
Study Locations (2)
California
- Cutera Research Center — Brisbane
New York
- Sadick Dermatology/Sadick Research Center — New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-07-27 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-09-05 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03284333
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03284333 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 45 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Cutera, which has 9 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 Acne Scars - Mixed Atrophic and Hypertrophic appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which other 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: NCT03284333 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, New York. 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 NCT03284333 about?
NCT03284333 is a clinical study titled "enLighten Laser With MLA Handpiece for Treatment of Moderate and 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 acne scars.
What is the current status of trial NCT03284333?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 45 participants. The study started on 2017-07-27. Estimated completion is 2018-09-05.
What conditions does trial NCT03284333 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Acne Scars - Mixed Atrophic and Hypertrophic. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03284333?
The interventions under investigation include: other (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03284333?
This trial is sponsored by Cutera, which has 9 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03284333 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across California, New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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