1. A treatment for hair loss in Skin of Color patients using the Folix laser system
- We are recruiting male and female patients between 21 – 55 years of age with Fitzpatrick skin types 5 & 6 who are seeking treatment for hair loss and hair thinning. Since this treatment has been FDA-approved to safely and effectively improve hair loss in skin types 1 – 4, this study’s purpose is to confirm these results in subjects with darker skin types (5 – 6) who have not used other hair growth treatments in the past 90 days. After confirming qualification at the screening visit, participants will receive 4 treatments, spaced 4 weeks apart, and will return for follow-up visits 1 month and 3 months post their last treatment to assess the results (total: 7 visits). You will be compensated $75 for visit and $100 for each follow-up visit, for a total of $575 upon study completion.
We are pre-screening recruits for:
1. Males and females between 22-75 years of age who are seeking treatment for facial and neck skin laxity.
*You may not be eligible to participate if any of the following apply:
- Has had the following procedures in the past 12 months: skin tightening procedures, dermal fillers, ablative and non-ablative laser treatment, dermabrasion, or deep peels
- Has had cosmetic surgery in the past 12 months (face lift, blepharoplasty, brow lift, contour threads)
- Has had Botox or dermal fillers in the lower face in the past 6 months
- Has a history of heavy smoking within the past 10 years or chronic substance abuse
- Has active cystic acne or severe facial acne
- Has used isotretinoin or other oral retinoids in the past 6 months
- Has metal implants or stents in the treatment area
2. Males and females between 30-60 years of age who are seeking treatment for skin laxity of the face, neck, abdomen and/or upper arms.
* You may not be eligible to participate if any of the following apply:
- Has had the following procedures to the treatment area in the past 6 months: Thermage or any energy-based device, dermabrasion, or chemical peel
- Has had prior cosmetic procedures in the treatment areas, including:
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- Short-acting neurotoxins within the past 6 months or long-acting neurotoxins within the past 9 months
- Hyaluronic acid filler in the past year
- Semi-permanent or permanent fillers at any point
- Plastic surgery in the past 1 year
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- Has given birth in the past 3 months
- Has a pacemaker, internal defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device
- Has had radiation in the treatment area
- Has a BMI >26
- Is currently taking, or has taken in the past 3 months, medication that may cause significant weight loss (injectable or oral weight loss drugs, systemic steroids)
- Has 1 or more abdominal hernias
3. Males and females between 21-60 years of age who are seeking treatment for the appearance of wrinkles, pigmentation, and sun damage.
* You may not be eligible to participate if any of the following apply:
- Has melasma, rosacea, significant AKs, or other significant skin conditions in the treatment area (skin cancer, infection, cold sore, open wounds, burns, psoriasis, or active dermatitis of any kind)
- Has a predisposition to keloid formation or excessive scarring
- Has had the following procedures in the past 4 months: chemical peel, mechanical peel, laser resurfacing, skin tightening (microneedling, ultrasound-based devices)
- Has had short-acting neurotoxin in the past 4 months or long-lasting neurotoxin in the past 9 months
- Has had dermal filler within the last 3 months
- Has had significant sun exposure/ sunburn in the last 2 weeks
4. Males and females between 18 to 64 years of age who are seeking treatment for the appearance of abdominal fat. Must have a BMI greater than 18.5 and less than 30 kg/m^2, and weight greater than or equal to 50 kg (110.2 lbs) to qualify.
* You may not be eligible to participate if any of the following apply:
- On weight reduction medication, weight reduction programs, or GLP-1 within the past 6 months
- Has a diagnosis of coagulation disorders or is receiving anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy
- Has active or prior history of malignancies in the past 5 years or is currently being evaluated for a possible malignancy
- Has ventral abdominal or umbilical hernia or has had repairs
- Has undergone the following procedures:
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- Previous surgery that caused scar tissue in the treatment area (exceptions: laparoscopic surgery)
- Abdominoplasty or liposuction to the treatment area
- Body contouring or fat reduction procedures in the past 12 months
- Has used medication that is delivered via subcutaneous injection to the treatment area in the past 4 weeks
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- Is undergoing chronic systemic steroid or immunosuppressive therapy
- Has liver cirrhosis, inadequate liver function, or any renal impairment
PARTICIPATING IN FUTURE STUDIES
Study participants receive study-related exams, lab tests, and the investigational study medication or treatment at no charge. Additionally, participants are typically compensated for their time by the study sponsor.
For more information about participating in clinical trials at UnionDerm, please call us at (212) 366-5400 or email us at research@unionderm.com. Please specify which study you are interested in.
